climate change Flashcards
name a bunch of human causes of climate change
overuse of fossil fuels, the comsumption of cows, overpopulation, deforestation and plastic, war
how to cows cause problems?
they burp out methane adding to the greenhouse gas affect
what are the negative affects of deforestation?
creates a loss of animals habitats/wildlife
what is a large sector that overuses fossil fuels?
transport. uses and releases fossil fuels/ carbon dioxide and methane
name a few natural causes of climate change
the change in the earths orbital cycle and in the sun
suggest a few ways to reduce the affect of climate change
lower beef consumption, create and use sustainable materials and energy sources (green energy,) plant more trees, recycle and reduce the use of plastic
how does the sun affect climate change?
sun flares increase heat whilst sunspots decrease temp - affects the earths global temperature
how does the earths orbital cycle affect climate change?
the earth spins closer and further away from the sun - changes the amount of heat we receive/ are hit with
name different problems climate change cause (the affects)
coastal flooding, heatwaves, more hurricanes, crop failure, coral bleaching, temperature increase and more diseases
name a few affects climate change has on people
more extreme weather events, forced displacement of people/animals, lack of crops and food and higher risk of disease (spreads more easily)
Physical affect of climate change
Permafrost melting, droughts, flooding, wildfires
sun spots and the earths orbital spin and the earths tilt come under what factor?
Natural factors
physical causes of climate change?
(Physical - natural)
volcanoes
changes in earths orbital axis
changes in sun - sun spots/flares
tilt of the earth
