Climate Change Flashcards
1
Q
Describe 2 human factors affecting climate change
A
- Increase in cattle to feed growing population = increase in methane
- Deforestation = less trees to absorb CO2 = more CO2
2
Q
Describe 2 physical factors affecting climate change
A
- Variations in the Earth’s orbit = nearer/farther from sun
* Melting permafrost = methane released into atmosphere
3
Q
Describe 4 effects of climate change
A
- Ice caps melting - increased sea levels - increased flooding
- Difficulty growing crops - increased famine
- Rise in insects in UK due to increased temps - malaria spread
- More frequent droughts
4
Q
Describe 2 government level management techniques for climate change
A
- Reduce traffic - encourage public transport by improving it
- Charge for carrier bags - less energy used in production as less being produced
5
Q
Describe local level management techniques for climate change
A
- Use energy efficient light bulbs
* Insulate home - less heat escaping - less CO2 burned
