Global climate change (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the main feature of global climate change?
What is the main feature of global climate change?
Earth's average temperature gets warmer
How many major effects of climate change are identified?
How many major effects of climate change are identified?
Six major effects
What causes sea levels to rise due to global warming?
What causes sea levels to rise due to global warming?
Ice caps and glaciers melt
What are the two main consequences of sea level rise mentioned?
What are the two main consequences of sea level rise mentioned?
Flooding & increased erosion
Why do warmer temperatures lead to more frequent storms?
Why do warmer temperatures lead to more frequent storms?
More energy in atmosphere
How do rainfall patterns change due to climate change?
How do rainfall patterns change due to climate change?
Some areas more, some less rain
How does temperature change affect humans and wildlife?
How does temperature change affect humans and wildlife?
They may not be able to cope
Why does climate change cause food production problems?
Why does climate change cause food production problems?
Crops need specific temperature & rainfall
What happens to wildlife distribution due to climate change?
What happens to wildlife distribution due to climate change?
Species may have to relocate
Which human activities release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
Which human activities release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels & deforestation
What role does carbon dioxide play in climate change?
What role does carbon dioxide play in climate change?
It traps heat in atmosphere
What does graph data from 1850 to 2000 show about and temperature?
What does graph data from 1850 to 2000 show about and temperature?
They follow very similar patterns