Impacts of climate change!✨🌲 Flashcards
List the different effects of climate change.
Rising temperatures, Melting Ice and Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Weather Events, and Ocean Acidification.
Why is the increase in global average temperature bad?
Global average temperatures are increasing, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves.
What do changes in temperature patterns effect?
Changes in temperature patterns affect ecosystems, agriculture, and human health.
What is melting due to climate change, and what does this contribute to?
Polar ice caps and glaciers are melting, contributing to a rise in sea levels.
What do higher sea levels result in?
Higher sea levels result in coastal erosion, flooding, and loss of habitat for plants, animals, and even humans.
How does climate change impact the weather?
Increased intensity and frequency of hurricanes, typhoons, floods, droughts, and wildfires.
How do extreme weather events disrupt ecosystems and human communities?
Disruptions to ecosystems and human communities, causing financial loses and displacement.
How does climate change affect oceans?
Increased C02 absorption by oceans lead to higher acidity levels, affecting marine life, particularly coral reefs and shellfish.
