Climate change can impact the hydrological cycle globally and locally (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Why does a warmer atmosphere lead to more precipitation?
Why does a warmer atmosphere lead to more precipitation?
It holds more water vapour
How will precipitation change in high latitude areas due to climate change?
How will precipitation change in high latitude areas due to climate change?
More rain instead of snow
How do warmer temperatures affect vegetation growth and transpiration rates?
How do warmer temperatures affect vegetation growth and transpiration rates?
↑ growth & ↑ transpiration
What will happen to the timing of spring snowmelt due to climate change?
What will happen to the timing of spring snowmelt due to climate change?
It will begin earlier
Why will glaciers decrease in size under climate change?
Why will glaciers decrease in size under climate change?
Less accumulation & more melting
What is released from permafrost thawing that increases climate warming?
What is released from permafrost thawing that increases climate warming?
Methane
How will soil moisture likely change due to climate change?
How will soil moisture likely change due to climate change?
Remain unchanged
What will happen to runoff and streamflow patterns under climate change?
What will happen to runoff and streamflow patterns under climate change?
More floods & more low flow periods
How will monsoon rains be affected by climate change uncertainty?
How will monsoon rains be affected by climate change uncertainty?
Lower reliability
How will decreased aquifer stores affect dry areas?
How will decreased aquifer stores affect dry areas?
Impact water supplies