Lesson 5.5 - 2 Degree Rise

Question 1

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect permafrost?

Answer 1

Increased thawing
Addition of water to Arctic rivers

Question 2

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect precipitation type?

Answer 2

Reduced snow
Winter floods
Summer droughts

Question 3

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect habitats?

Answer 3

Forced to migrate
Shift towards poles
Increase ocean depth

Question 4

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect different latitudes?

Answer 4

High - Increased rainfall
Low - Decreased rainfall

Question 5

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect the thermohaline?

Answer 5

Weaken in Atlantic + Southern Ocean
Alters heat transfers

Question 6

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect precipitation events?

Answer 6

Heavy events more frequent
Higher volumes over Northern Hemisphere

Question 7

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect plants?

Answer 7

Threatens biodiversity
Inability to migrate
Face pests + disease

Question 8

How will a 2 degree temp rise affect storm incidence?

Answer 8

Stronger storm activity
More atmospheric heat energy + moisture