Climate Change!

Question 1

Name 5 effects of global warming

Answer 1

polar ice melt causes flooding in low lying countries such as Bangladesh, more tropical storms in the USA, increased precipitation means more cases of malaria and dengue fever in India, UK could develop tourist industry, increased drought in the Sahel region of Africa, (+ others)

Question 2

name 4 PHYSICAL factors affecting global temperatures

Answer 2

volcanic eruptions, sun spots, Milankovitch cycles + change in ocean currents

Question 3

name 4 HUMAN factors affecting global temperatures

Answer 3

the burning of fossil fuels for power emits CO2, global deforestation means fewer trees are present to take in CO2, cattle farming produces methane, aerosols + fridge coolants produce CFC’s, car exhausts produce nitrous oxide

Question 4

name strategies used to combat climate change on an INTERNATIONAL level

Answer 4

World summits e.g Paris 2015 enable governments to get together and discuss global strategies to combat climate change e.g. EU countries agreed that by 2020, 20% of the EU’s energy would come from renewable sources

Question 5

name 4 strategies used to combat climate change on a NATIONAL level

Answer 5

countries can use renewable energy sources instead of burning fossil fuels, governments can offer loans for house insulation to reduce energy use AND offer smart meter installation, induce congestion taxes in busy areas e.g. London to discourage people from using cars

Question 6

name 4 strategies used to combat climate change on a LOCAL level

Answer 6

individuals can lower emissions by Choosing to walk, cycle or bus instead of taking the car, use energy saving light bulbs, recycle plastics + turn off usused devices