Effects of Climate Change (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What is causing glaciers to shrink?
What is causing glaciers to shrink?
Warmer temperatures
What happens to water from melting glaciers & ice sheets?
What happens to water from melting glaciers & ice sheets?
Goes into the sea
What is a consequence of sea ice shrinking?
What is a consequence of sea ice shrinking?
Loss of polar habitats
Which country is mentioned as being flooded more often due to rising sea levels?
Which country is mentioned as being flooded more often due to rising sea levels?
Bangladesh
What is the term for coral reefs dying as sea temperatures rise?
What is the term for coral reefs dying as sea temperatures rise?
Coral Bleaching
Why do changing precipitation patterns lead to more rain?
Why do changing precipitation patterns lead to more rain?
More hot air rising
What is being affected by habitat destruction due to climate change?
What is being affected by habitat destruction due to climate change?
Biodiversity
Which diseases are increasing due to climate change?
Which diseases are increasing due to climate change?
Skin cancer & heat stroke
What is happening to winter deaths due to climate change?
What is happening to winter deaths due to climate change?
Decreasing
By how much will crop yields be affected in South America?
By how much will crop yields be affected in South America?
Up to 12%
What increases in the Arctic Ocean due to less ice?
What increases in the Arctic Ocean due to less ice?
Shipping & oil/gas extraction
What percentage of Asia is at risk of increased flooding?
What percentage of Asia is at risk of increased flooding?
70%