Global Warming Flashcards
1
Q
What are four economic impacts of global sea level rise?
A
Increased costs of drinking water due to salt water incursion
Loss of coastal agricultural land means lower yields
Sea defences need reinforcing
Infrastructure losses
2
Q
What are three reasons why rural areas have a higher carbon footprint?
A
Greater reliance on transport
More heating for areas that have greater relief
Extended food miles
3
Q
How could planting forests help us adapt to the effects of climate change?
A
Planting forests helps reduce impacts of floods/hurricanes
Mangrove forests can act as a flood defence against high sea levels
Increases interception store
