Global Geographical Issues Flashcards
What is global warming
Global warming is the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the earths atmosphere caused by the increased level of carbon dioxide and pollutants in the atmosphere
Name the green house gases that contribute to global warming
Carbon dioxide CFC's Methane Nitrous oxide Ozone in the tropisphere
Name 2 things that are caused by global warming
The expansion of the ocean
More extreme natural disasters
Name 5 types of renewable energy
Solar Wind Geothermal Tidal Hydroelectric
Name 5 things you can do stop global warming
Reduce,reuse,recycle Use less heating and air cons Change to led light bulbs Dive less and drive smart Encourage Others to Conserve
Definition of spatial demension
Spatial dimension:where things are and why they are there.
Definition of ecological demension
Ecological development: how humans interact with environments or how humans have caused the issue to the enviroment
Which goes first longitude or latitude
Latitude 1st
Longitude 2nd
If something is a low then what way does the wind spin
Clockwize
If it is a high then what way does the wind spin
Anticlockwise
If it is a low does the wind go in or out
Inwards
If it is a high does the wind go in or out
Outwards
What does the grid reference mean
The grid reference is a specific point on a map
What is the area reference
The area reference is talking about one whole square
Definition of ecological sustainability.
Ecological sustainability: the use of resources by present generation that will not limit the ability of the future generations to meet there needs.