Uk Chalanges

Question 1

Factors that could effect are climate.

Answer 1

Volcanic eruptions: releases more greenhouse gases house gases into the atmosphere = more global warming.

Increased solar activity: due to peak between Jan + Oct 2024. (Every 11ish years).

Question 2

Factors that could effect are climate.
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Answer 2

Increasing/decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from humans - release more GH GS into the the atmosphere = more global warming.

International agreements: (e.g. COP28 the Paris agreement 2015) = possible limits on carbon emissions or increase carbon catcher or increased efficiency 

Question 3

Possible effects to are climate.
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Answer 3

Population growth: more people using electricity and fuel equals more global warming.
Increasing levels of development: more countries, using electricity, technology will burn more greenhouse gases.

Question 4

Possible effects to are climate:
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Answer 4

Computer modelling: cannot accurately predict what will happen.

Question 5

Climate change impacts: flooding

Answer 5

Annual cost increase to £12 billion in 2080
Flash flood increase
Pressure on flood plain development
Increase risk of costal flooding.

Question 6

Climate change impacts: Water deficit

Answer 6

Less water in rivers and soil
Drier summers
Increased evaporation
Threats to water security
More heat waves put pressure on NHS
high temps

Question 7

Climate change impacts: ecosystems

Answer 7

Many plants + animals will try to adapt
Some species will be extinct
Others will migrate
Some will have competition with non-native species that move to UK
Vegetation will change.