Greenhouse Effect

Question 1

Name three general effects of global warming/ greenhouse effects

Answer 1

As temperatures increase, the north and South Poles could melt, sea level will then rise, flooding low lying coastal areas

Some places could become wetter with more severe storms

Some areas will become, and drier making it harder for farmers to grow crops and could lead to famine

Question 2

Positive and native impacts for the environment

Answer 2

Positive: warmer air contains more moisture, so more rain

Negative: increase in pests like aphids and disease in crops

Question 3

Climate change effects on the economy positive and negative

Answer 3

Positive: warmer summers in southern England - more tourism

Negative- warmer temp less snow, so skiing industry in Scotland could disappear.

Question 4

Climate change effects on society

Answer 4

Warmer summers in southern England

Death due to heatwave or tropical diseases.

Question 5

Effects of climate change in the UK

Answer 5

During the heatwave in 1995 in Kent and Surrey tourism reached 1.5 billion

There is a 1 in 49 chance that a heat wave will kill 3000 people in southern England due to rising temperatures.

Question 6

Strategies to deal with climate change

Answer 6

The use of alternative sources of fuel

Strategies to reduce the use of private cars

Strategies to reduce the rate of deforestation.

Question 7

Kyoto protocol facts and figures

Answer 7

It sets targets for emissions reduction. For each of the developed countries for the period 2008-2012

More than one hundred countries have signed this agreement but the country with the highest emission rate USA withdrawn as they thought it might damage their economy