Climate Change Flashcards

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When was the Quaternary period and how long was it

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2.6 million years ago to today

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What is a glacial period

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Period where ice covers part of Europe and North America
(‘spikes’ on graph)

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What is a interglacial period

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Periods in between glacial periods that are warmer

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4
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Effects of climate change

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Glaciers and ice caps shrinking
Arctic sea ice less extensive
Low lying islands are under threat of sea-level rising
(sea levels rising)

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5
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Evidence of climate change

A

Ice cores
Study oxygen in ocean sediment or water molecules in ice

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Recent evidence of climate change

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Shrinking glaciers and melting
Seasonal changes
Rising sea level

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