Impacts of Climate Change Flashcards
The 4 impacts of climate change are …
- Rise in sea level
- More frequent extreme weather events
- Spread of insect-borne diseases
- Lengthening of growing seasons
Rise in sea level is due to 2 reasons. They are …
- Melting of polar ice and glacial ice [adds more water to sea]
- Thermal expansion [water bodies expand, causing volume of water to increase]
Rise in sea level will cause the flooding of …
[3 types of land]
- Coastal and low-lying areas
- Agricultural lands
- Wetlands and natural habitats
Some examples of extreme weather events are …
Cyclones, droughts, storms and heat waves
Spread of insect-borne diseases is increasing because …
Temperatures are getting warmer and rainfalls are getting more frequent.
An example of insect-borne disease is …
Dengue fever
Lengthening of growing season is a negative impact because …
Some fruits [e.g. apples and cherries] that require cooler temperature will experience a drop in production.
Lengthening of growing season is a negative impact because …
Changes in monsoon or rainfall patterns may lead to droughts and hence, rice production may be disrupted.
Lengthening of growing season is a positive impact because …
More types of crops [e.g. maize, soy beans] can be grown and the production of such crops are projected to increase.
