Climate Change Flashcards
1
Q
Explain climate change causes (9)
A
Milankovitch Cycles in orbit
Varying perihelion, albedo
Eruptions
Melting permafrost
Ocean currents (El Nino, La Nina)
Fossil fuel use
Agricultural CH4 emissions
Landfill, 11% of CH4
Deforestation
2
Q
Explain climate change impacts (8)
A
Flooding
Water-borne disease
Landslides due to rain
Decline in polar fauna
Heatstroke
Drought
Forest fires
Longer tourist season for Iceland
3
Q
Explain and evaluate climate change solutions (6)
A
RRR
Education
Carbon offsetting
Car pooling
Charge for driving during peak hours
2019 bill for net 0 emissions by 2045
