Topic 8) Greenhouse gases & climate change Flashcards
1
Q
name 3 greenhouse gases?
A
water vapour
carbon dioxide
methane
2
Q
what is global warming?
A
the long term heating of the earth’s atmosphere
3
Q
what is climate change?
A
long term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, due to global warming
4
Q
how is weather different to climate?
A
weather - short term conditions
climate - entire region, very long time
5
Q
what is the atmosphere?
A
layer of gases surrounding the earth, that is held in place by gravity
6
Q
what are the consequences of climate change?
A
rising sea levels
reduced biodiversity
changed migration patterns
