effects of climate change on people Flashcards
sea levels rise
increase in temperatures -> melting of glaciers and ice caps -> sea levels rise -> flooding in lowlying areads -> lose homes and farmland -> ppl forced to abandon their homes -> relocate
majuro atoll in pacific ocean, lose 80% of its land if sea lvels rise by half a metre
lengthen the growing season in certain regions
higher temperature -> certain crops can be grown for a longer period of time -> more crops and harvests
blackberry and maize, UK
-ve: china, decrease production of apples, nuts, cherries bc they need cooler temp
more frequent extreme weather events
imcrease in temp -> more water vapour and latent heat -> powerful driving force for extreme weather events -> health of ppl deteriorates -> vital organs at risk -> young ppl and elderly vulnerable to heat exhaustion + heat related illnesses
2003, heatwave, europe, killed more than 70,000 ppl
spread of infectious insect borne diseases
increase in temp + high rainfall -> favorourable conditions for insects to thrive in -> spread diseases
dengue fever -> cool climate areas, nepal and bhutan, 2004
opening of new sea routes
melting of ice caps -> new sea route -> shorter shipping route -> save money and time
artic sea route -> europe to asia vice versa