Theme 3 - Case Studies - Global Warming Flashcards

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How much has the earths average temperature risen in the last 100 years?

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0.6’C

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Give one way in which humans have increased the climate.

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Deforestation

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Name 3 effects pf Global Warming

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Rising sea levels
More frequent extreme weather events
More droughts

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How can we manage these effects of Global Warming:
Rising Sea levels-
Flooding-
Rising Fuel bills-

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Rising sea levels- Build coastal defences
Flooding- Building river defences suchas dams or flood walls
Rising Fuel bills- convert to renewable and sustainable energy resources

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How can individuals help stop the increase of Global Warming

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Buy local produce
Use public transport
buy durable goods

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