Definitions

Question 1

Global Climate Change

Answer 1

Refers to average long term change on earth.
Includes the change in temperature.
Changes in precipitation as well as the effects of global warming. Is the term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over period of time that range from decades to millions of years.

Question 2

Adaptation

Answer 2

Anticipating adverse effects of climate change and taking appropriate actions to prevent/minimise the damage and the impacts or to take advantage of the opportunities that may arise.

Question 3

Mitigation

Answer 3

Refers to mitigating the impacts of climate change by preventing or reducing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

Question 4

Land cover change

Answer 4

Defined as the loss of natural areas particularly the loss of forests or agricultural land to urban or exurban developments.

Question 5

Sustainability

Answer 5

Meeting the needs of present and future generations by simultaneously adapting and improving the environment, society and the economy