Climate Change: Effects Upon The World

Question 1

What is the case study for climate change impacts upon monsoon climate?

Answer 1

Bangladesh

Question 2

What is the average temperature expected to increase by by 2050 in Bangladesh?

Answer 2

1.5-2 Celsius

Question 3

What is the annual precipitation of Bangladesh expected to rise by by 2050?

Answer 3

10-15%

Question 4

What does a warmer sea mean for Bangladesh?

Answer 4

More TRS

Question 5

How much is river discharge expected to increase by and why in Bangladesh?

Answer 5

20%, due to Himalayan ice melt and more rain

Question 6

In Bangladesh, how much is sea level rise expected to increase from now by 2050 and what percentage of land will be inundated with salt water?

Answer 6

1m, 15% flooded

Question 7

How many people are expected to be homeless in Bangladesh?

Answer 7

13-30 million

Question 8

What are the impacts of climate change on Sundarbans world heritage site near Bangladesh ?

Answer 8

Species such as Bengal tiger could be extinct due to flooding and rise in water table

Question 9

How much is sea level surrounding Britain expected to rise by 2050?

Answer 9

12-37cm

Question 10

What area in UK is likely to be majorly affected by increase sea level?

Answer 10

East Anglia

Question 11

What are the impacts of climate change change of East Anglia ?

Answer 11

> Kings Lynn settlement under threat
Norfolk Broads tourist destination which brings in £5m will be under threat
22% of East Anglia Salt Marshes lost by 2050
More storm surges

Question 12

What could happen if the Gulf Stream was diverted away from the UK?

Answer 12

We may experience a cold climate like that in Canada