Changing Climate

Question 1

How can natural events cause climate change?

Answer 1

Volcanic eruptions: eject large amounts of ash into the atmosphere which then leads to sunlight being blocked out,causing lower temperatures.
Sun spots:areas of high solar energy which cause more of the suns energy to reach the earth and create a warmer climate.
Changes in orbit effect the amount of sunlight the earth receives.

Question 2

Describe how human Activity can contribute towards climate change:

Answer 2

By:
Driving cars and releasing carbon dioxide,Burning fossil fuels to release carbon and by Deforestation blocking natural removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Question 3

Give two reasons why developing countries often produce less carbon dioxide than developed countries:

Answer 3

People in developing countries have less money and therefore do not drive
People in developing countries fly less
Less appliances that require money are used due to lack of money.

Question 4

Name an example of a developing country economically effected by climate change and how it is effected:

Answer 4

Egypt:
.Due to annual rainfall lowering less crops can be grown
.Egypt’s ability to export food and make money is effected due to poor crops/low yield
.Rising sea levels means that Nile delta will be flooded,preventing crops from being grown.
.Many people will become homeless due to flooding

Question 5

Describe possible future impacts of climate change to the UK

Answer 5

Extreme weather
Increase in temperature
Disruptions to the North Atlantic current due to melt water.