Effects Of Global Warming

Question 1

What is the sea level rise in the 20th century estimated as

Answer 1

1.5cm

Question 2

What can the 21th century levels rise between

Answer 2

5 and 10cm per decade

Question 3

What countries will the rising sea levels have most effect on

Answer 3

Low-lying countries such as the Netherlands and Bangladesh

Question 4

What may have to be built due to the rising sea levels in the U.K.

Answer 4

Defences around British estuaries - similar to the Thames Barrier

Question 5

By how many degrees is it estimated that UK temperatures will rise by by 2020

Answer 5

More than 2 degrees C

Question 6

What do some climatologists believe

Answer 6

That if global warming leads to changes in the pattern of ocean currents, the UK could experience a much colder climate

Question 7

What effect would a colder climate have on the U.K.

Answer 7

not produce some food = mass migration of people to areas in search of food (though some areas may benefit - e.g. more land suitable for agriculture in countries such as Russia and Canada)

Question 8

What extreme events will occur

Answer 8

Heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms will last longer.

High temperature = increased evaporation over ocean = greater global precipitation