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In summer – places inland tend to be warmer or colder than the seaside?
Warmer
In winter – where does it get colder – the beach or inland?
Inland
What affects climate – Latitude or Longitude?
Latitude
What happens in the summer?
In the summer the inland get’s warmer while places near the seaside are kept cold
Is the winter the same as the summer?
No, they are complete opposites
What happens in the winter?
Land loses heat quickly and so places inland can be freezing.
However, the sea is slower to cool down and so keeps the coast warmer in winter.
What happens as you go up more into the sky?
On average the temperature decreases 1 Degree Celsius every 100 meters you go up.
What is Climate Change?
Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
How many Greenhouse Gases are there?
3
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous acid
What are the Effects of Climate Change?
Rising Temperatures
Extreme Weather
Sea Level Rise
What causes Rising teperatures?
Global average temperatures are increasing.
What causes extreme weather?
Increased frequency of hurricanes, droughts, and floods.
What causes Sea level rise?
Melting ice caps and glaciers contribute to rising sea levels.
What are the Impacts on Ecosystems?
Biodiversity Loss
Ocean Acidification
What is Biodiversity lost?
Habitat destruction and species extinction.
What is ocean acidification?
Increased CO₂ leads to more acidic oceans, affecting marine life.
What is the Human Impact?
Food security and Health Impact
What Solutions are there to Climate Change?
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Recycling
How do you renew Energy?
Using solar, wind, and hydroelectric power instead of fossil fuels.
How do you help the Climate change with energy efficiency?
Using less energy in homes and schools
How do you recycle?
Reducing waste and recycling materials to save resources.
What is hurricane 1
Some damage
What is hurricane 2
Extensive damage
What is hurricane 3
Devastating damage
