uk challenge climate change 3

Question 1

what has been the result of an increase in greenhouse gases ?

Answer 1

enhanced greenhouse effect

Question 2

what are the possible climate changes ? 4

Answer 2

• heavy rains
• drought
• heat waves
• storms

Question 3

what are the impacts of climate change on people and the environment ? 6

Answer 3

• flash floods
• ability to grow tropical crops
• coastal flooding - need to spend money on flood defences
• less groundwater - water deficit which will affect agriculture
• people suffering from heat stroke
• plant and animal species that can’t adapt will become extinct or could migrate North

Question 4

what are the national responses to climate change ? 5

Answer 4

• cycle to work scheme - people can buy a bikes at reduced prices
• no road tax for electric cars
• diesel vehicles banned by 2040
• grants provided to insulate homes
• ‘feed in’ tariffs for homeowners with solar panels

Question 5

what are the local responses to climate change ? 7

Answer 5

• ‘buy local’ - farmers markets reducing food miles
• kerbside recycling schemes - making it easier to recycle and reduce resource use
• improved public transport, cycle paths and footpaths
• people and businesses install insulation to reduce heating requirements
• using energy monitors to track how much energy you use at home/work
• solar panels to generate electricity at home
• local councils give away energy saving light bulbs and provide energy efficient advice to encourage reduction in energy use by people