READY-MADE CLASSROOM REVIEW
Environmental Science Jeopardy
Environmental Science. Project the board, share one room code, and keep the class on the same review.
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Check the clues and answers for your group. Answers stay hidden during live play until the host reveals them.
Round 1
Renewable Energy
$200Energy derived from the movement of air.
$400Organic matter used as a fuel, often from plant materials.
$600Heat energy originating from the Earth's internal core.
$800Energy harnessed from the sun using photovoltaic cells.
$1000Electricity generated by the movement of falling or flowing water.
Pollution Types
$200Pollution caused by particles and gases in the air.
$400Contamination of bodies of water like rivers and lakes.
$600Contamination of the soil with harmful chemicals or heavy metals.
$800Excessive or distracting noise that disrupts natural ecosystems.
$1000Excessive artificial light that interferes with astronomical observation.
Atmospheric Layers
$200The layer where most meteors burn up upon entry.
$400The layer that contains the ionosphere and auroras.
$600The lowest layer where weather phenomena occur.
$800The layer containing the ozone layer which absorbs UV rays.
$1000The outermost edge of our atmosphere before space.
Biomes
$200A cold, treeless region found in the high Arctic.
$400Grassland areas with scattered trees.
$600Biomes dominated by coniferous evergreen trees.
$800An area with high rainfall and dense tropical vegetation.
$1000A vast biome characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures.
Global Climate
$200Periodic warming of the Pacific Ocean affecting global weather.
$400The major gas released by burning fossil fuels.
$600The natural process that warms the Earth's surface.
$800The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature.
$1000A potent gas often associated with thawing permafrost.
Conservation
$200Practices that keep forests from being destroyed.
$400Using fewer resources to minimize human impact.
$600The protection of species from extinction.
$800The process of protecting a specific geographic area.
$1000The goal of meeting current needs without compromising future generations.
Double Jeopardy
Renewable Energy
$400Electrical energy produced from the movement of ocean tides.
$800Fuel produced by splitting hydrogen atoms in water molecules.
$1200The practice of using heat pumps to utilize Earth's near-surface temperatures.
$1600Large scale electricity production using turbine technology at sea.
$2000Energy derived from the temperature gradient in ocean water.
Pollution Types
$400Small pieces of plastic less than 5mm in length.
$800A type of chemical runoff that creates oxygen-depleted dead zones.
$1200The process where pollutants increase in concentration up the food chain.
$1600Contamination resulting from the release of radioactive substances.
$2000Pollution from diffused sources like agricultural runoff.
Atmospheric Layers
$400The zone where satellites orbit within the upper thermosphere.
$800The region separating the mesosphere from the thermosphere.
$1200The area where the magnetosphere interacts with solar particles.
$1600The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
$2000The transition layer between the stratosphere and mesosphere.
Biomes
$400A high-altitude biome found above the tree line.
$800A biome defined by its high salinity and water depth.
$1200The transition zone between the desert and the savanna.
$1600A biome characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons.
$2000Large areas characterized by broad-leaf trees that shed leaves annually.
Global Climate
$400The cooling phase of the Pacific Ocean cycle.
$800A measurement of the ability of a surface to reflect solar radiation.
$1200The process where oceans absorb excess carbon from the atmosphere.
$1600A cyclic variation in Earth's orbit that influences climate.
$2000A massive current system that circulates heat across the globe.
Conservation
$400The strategy of introducing a predator to control invasive species.
$800The restoration of land formerly used for industrial purposes.
$1200The legal act in the US designed to protect endangered species.
$1600A certification program for buildings prioritizing energy efficiency.
$2000A method of creating corridors to connect fragmented habitats.
Final Jeopardy · Environmental Science Figures
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