Revision Flashcards
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.
