climate change

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

deforestation. Co2 levels rise as there are less trees to absorb co2

sunspots cause variations in the suns energy, this means the earth’s temperature can change due to the suns output

volcanos release an ash cloud into the atmosphere, which can block the sun’s energy. Green house gases are also released into the atmosphere

cows belch out methane

cars burn fossil fuels such as nitrous oxide

variation in the earth orbit can affect global temperatures, a large tilt means warmer summer and colder winters

landfills release methane

Question 2

effects

Answer 2

ice caps melting means sea levels rise, causing more flooding along the coast

drier places becomes drier, this is called drought

increased temperatures causes wildfires to occur, endangering people’s homes

temperatures rise in the uk diseases like malaria can spread

higher temperatures can lead to extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes

ice caps melting can lead to animals such as polar bears being taken away from their homes

Question 3

solutions

Answer 3

switching of electrical appliances such as lights can reduce amount of electricity being used

solar panels to generate renewable energy

recycling reduces amount of waste going to landfills

public transport reduces the amount of fossil fuelled cars on the road

in,scotland young people have been given a young scot card which includes fee bus travel, this encourages more people to take the bus

walking or cycling is better than driving