Global warming Flashcards by Oscar Newton | Brainscape

Q

What are the immediate impacts of global warming?

A

Changing weather patterns
Effect on agriculture (certain crop wont be able to grow at lower latitudes)
Effects fisheries (increasing sea temperature + sea level)
Effect on biomes

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What is global warming?

A

The rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The retention of heat in the atmosphere caused by the build-up of greenhouse gases

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