Environmental Science Alternative Energy Flashcards
1
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What is global warming?
A
Global warming refers to the average increase in global temperature of the atmosphere; it is the main driving force for the climate change.
2
Q
What are the effects that positive feedback will cause?
A
- Reduction of ice and snow cover
- Melting of permafrost
- Increase water vapour due to evaporation
3
Q
What effect does negative feedback causes?
A
- Increase cloud cover
* Increase plant growth
4
Q
What is climate change?
A
Climate change refers to the change on average pattern of weather over a long period of time.
