Managing Climate Change (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Carbon Capture (CCS)
Carbon Capture (CCS)
New technology capturing CO2 & storing it deep underground
Benefit of replacing fossil fuels with renewables
Benefit of replacing fossil fuels with renewables
Reduces greenhouse gases
Year Paris Agreement was signed
Year Paris Agreement was signed
2015
Purpose of Paris Agreement
Purpose of Paris Agreement
Monitor and cut greenhouse gases
EU emissions target by 2020
EU emissions target by 2020
Cut emissions by 20%
Why planting trees reduces climate change
Why planting trees reduces climate change
Trees absorb CO2 & act as carbon sinks
Adaptation (climate change)
Adaptation (climate change)
Responding to changes caused by climate change
Agricultural adaptation to changing climate
Agricultural adaptation to changing climate
Planting hardy crops suitable for harsh conditions
Biotechnology role in climate adaptation
Biotechnology role in climate adaptation
Creates crops resistant to extreme weather
Purpose of water meters in homes
Purpose of water meters in homes
Discourage water use
Ways to manage water in dry areas
Ways to manage water in dry areas
Collect rainwater & recycle waste water
Example of UK flood barrier
Example of UK flood barrier
Thames Barrier in London
How LIC countries adapt housing to flooding
How LIC countries adapt housing to flooding
Build houses on stilts
Renewable energy projects in UK
Renewable energy projects in UK
Offshore wind farms & tidal power