Climate Change / Global Warming Flashcards

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1
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Define extreme weather

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When a weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern

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Define weather

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The conditions right here right now

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3
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Define climate

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The average weather experienced over 30 years or more

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4
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Define mitigation

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Reducing the causes of climate change

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5
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Define adaptation

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Responding to the changes e.g. building coastal protection to protect is from sea level rise

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