climate change and global warming Flashcards
1
Q
Define extreme weather
A
When weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern
2
Q
Define weather
A
The conditions right here right now
3
Q
define climate
A
The average weather experience over 30 years or more
4
Q
define mitigation
A
Reducing the causes of climate change
5
Q
define adaptation
A
Responding to the changes, e.g. building coastal protection to protect it from its sea level rise
