L5 - Wind, Rain or More of The Same? Flashcards
What does MEDC mean?
More economically developed country.
Name a MEDC that can be used as a case study for this topic.
U.K. / United Kingdom.
What is an interglacial period?
An interval of warmer global average temperatures that last thousands of years.
What geological epoch are we currently in?
The Holocene Epoch.
What is the name of the existing flood defence in the U.K?
The Thames Barrier.
What can push the Polar Front southward?
Melting ice caps.
When the Polar Front is pushed north, is the effect warmer or colder temperatures?
Warmer temperatures.
What low pressure weather system is more likely to happen with an increased temperature?
Storm surges.
What does the movement of jet stream southwards cause?
More depressions and higher rainfall.
Name a benefit to residents living in the U.K if temperatures rise.
Lower heating costs / Fewer colds.
What health related issues arise as temperatures rise?
Increases in heatstroke & skin cancer risks / Introduction of tropical diseases.
When the Polar Front is pushed southward, is the effect warmer or colder temperatures?
Colder temperatures.
What can the agricultural sector achieve with higher temperatures?
- They can begin to grow crops that require a hotter climate.
- There is more arable land because crops are able to be grown at higher altitudes.
- New crops such as grapes can be grown.
What major crop grown in the U.K is affected by temperature rises?
Potatoes.
What will temperature change mean for wildlife in the U.K?
- Animals may choose to migrate away from/to the U.K.
- Higher temperatures can also result in habitat destruction.
Why will there be an increase in electricity use if temperatures rise?
More electricity will be used for air conditioning.
As a MEDC, people who are affected by Climate Change will seek help from the U.K. What are these people called?
Climate Change refugees.
What industries are damaged by warmer temperatures in the U.K and why?
The Scottish ski industry: snow up North starts to melt resulting in no business.
The fishing industry: oceans begin to become colder due to melted Greenland (glacier) ice which creates an unsuitable environment for some fish, causing them to die out.
What industry benefits from warmer temperatures?
Wine and tourism industries.
Is the effect on salt marshes in the U.K. negative or positive after climate change?
Negative - which leads to less water regulation and helps flooding because less water is retained in marshes.
What happens to the British summers as a result of climate change?
They become longer and warmer.
