Impacts of Climate Change on Australia

Question 1

Impacts of Climate Change

Answer 1

Climate Change is putting pressure on our planet.

This results in less radiation being reflected from the surface, so more heat is absorbed by earth surface which leads to more ice melting - a positive feedback loop.

Experiencing more frequent heatwaves, longer droughts, longer and more severe fire seasons and more intense storms.

Question 2

Effect on Australia on the land

Answer 2

The number of days that break heat records has doubled in the past 50 years.

Higher temperatures are causing longer droughts in some areas of Australia.

In other areas, increased evaporation is causing heavier rainstorms and flooding.

Question 3

Impacts of Climate Change on the ocean

Answer 3

As the oceans warm, more coral reefs are bleaching.

This means many fish and other marine life lose their habitats.

Many animals and plants in both marine and terrestrial habitats have to shift where they live to stay within habitable environments.

To keep up with temperature changes, some plants and animals are maturing and reproducing at different times.

This means the food sources that each one relies on, such as seeds or berries, may not be available when needed.