Global climate change (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Main cause of climate change
Main cause of climate change
Rising average temperatures
Number of major climate change effects
Number of major climate change effects
Six
Two causes of sea level rise
Two causes of sea level rise
Ice melts and water expands
Two effects of rising sea levels
Two effects of rising sea levels
Flooding of coasts and increased coastal erosion
Climate change effect on storms
Climate change effect on storms
More frequent and more severe
How climate change affects rain patterns
How climate change affects rain patterns
Different areas get more or less rain than usual
Climate change impact on food production
Climate change impact on food production
Temp. and rain changes cause food shortages
Example of wildlife affected by climate change
Example of wildlife affected by climate change
Polar bears (warming melts their icy habitat)
Correlation in climate change evidence
Correlation in climate change evidence
levels increase with global temperature
Human activity releasing
Human activity releasing
Burning fossil fuels
Role of in climate change
Role of in climate change
Acts as a greenhouse gas
What is peer review in climate science
What is peer review in climate science
Scientists check other scientists' research is correct