Causes And Effects Of Global Warming Flashcards
Ocean temperatures are getting warmer, what does this mean?
Tropical storms can pick up more energy
What have the heatwaves caused?
Tens of thousands of deaths around the world in recent years.
How much ice has Antarctica been losing? For how long?
134 billion metric tons of ice per year since 2002
As there is less and less ice at the poles, what is going to happen?
More heat is being absorbed by the dark oceans, contributing to global warming which in turn cause more melting, creating a vicious cycle.
What else is melting in the Arctic Circle?
The permafrost
What is permafrost?
Permafrost is frozen ground that is made of rocks and stones and partially decayed plants.
What will happen if the permafrost melts completely?
Well when vegetation rots it releases methane, it is estimated that as much as 1 gigaton of methane will be raleased as well as 37 gigatons of carbon dioxide.
