G Flashcards
1
Q
What has causes temperatures to recently rise
A
Human activities
Burning fossil fuels - releases CO2
Increased in farming - cows release methane
Methane from paddie fields from rice farming
2
Q
What does peer review involve
A
Other scientists checking the work
3
Q
Why is peer review used
A
To detect false claims make sure the research is valid
4
Q
Problems with in checked work
A
Over simplified
Inaccurate
Bias
5
Q
Impact of climate change x5
A
- Loss of habitat - polar ice caps are melting artic animals will lose habitat
- Animals ( insects and birds ) will extend their range north to cooler conditions - mosquitoes more common and malaria
- Change migration patterns of animals
- Plants will flower earlier
- Grow new crops like grapes - other parts of world can’t grow crops
6
Q
How would an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause an increase in air temperature
A
Carbon dioxide acts as an insulator
