Effects of climate change

Question 1

local effect - riding temperatures (winter)

Answer 1

Higher winter temperatures may cause less snow at ski
centres, which could reduce fourism

This may cause job losses in ski resorts like Aviemore

Scottish plants and animals
may struggle to survive while
non-native species thrive.
The mountain hare has a
white winter coat to blend in
with the snow - however less
snowfall makes them more
visible to predators

Question 2

rising temperatures (summer)

Answer 2

ad temptrtures rise the use of central heating will drop. saving money and reduces CO2 emissions.

intense and frequent heatwaves can cause sunburn and heatstroke putting pressure on the NHS.

As the uk becomes warmer, tropical diseases like malaria could spread here.

Question 3

rising temperatures

Answer 3

Rising sea temperatures mean haddock and cod are
migrating away north, raising their prices and changing
our diet.

Warmer temperatures may
mean higher crop yields
(more crops) and a longer
growing season.

Question 4

rising sea levels

Answer 4

Rising sea levels threatens low-tying coastal areas ike
Stonehaven with fooding
Coastal fiooding may damage seaside homes and
businesses, forcing people to relocate.

Question 5

intense rainfall

Answer 5

As warer air can hold more moisture, more intense
rainfall is likely in the UK
Intense rainfal brings fash fiooding’, which damages
transport infrastructure, e.g. Balater or Stonehaven