Geography - Climate Change

Question 1

What is a more sustainable energy source?

Answer 1

Renewables. They do not need fossil fuels which are bad for our environment.

Question 2

Name 3 types or renewables.

Answer 2

Tidal
Solar
Wind
Hydro-electric

Question 3

What are some benefits of renewables?

Answer 3

1. Climate change is a global problem and is getting worse rapidly. Renewables reduce the amount of carbon gases released meaning it is eco-friendly.
2. They’re incredibly reliable. It will provide us with energy at any point
3. It is a compromise to non-renewables which cause climate change to be worse.

Question 4

What are negatives about renewables?

Answer 4

1. At times, they are expensive. People who can not afford it will have to stcik with non-renewables as they are cheap yet effective.
2. Can interrupt agriculture and many people’s lives.

Question 5

How are humans changing the carbon cycle?

Answer 5

We make factories with emit large amounts of carbon.

We dig up lots of fossil fuels just because they are quick and cheap.

Question 6

Why are our actions effecting the environment negatively?

Answer 6

As we emit more carbon, the atmosphere fills up quicker than plants and the oceans can absorb it. This means heat is being trapped causing it to be warmer.

Question 7

How do we know our climate is changing?

Answer 7

Global temperatures are rising at an expenential rate.
Our oceans are becoming warmer.
Ice sheets and glaciers are shrinking or melting.

Question 8

What is an example of a place that is trying to be more sustainable?

Answer 8

BedZED are trying to make sure that their homes are as eco-friendly as possible. Most appliances and features include the world around them.