UK challenges (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Predicted UK temp increase
Predicted UK temp increase
2°C to 4°C
UK winter months projection
UK winter months projection
Milder
Area with highest summer temp rise in UK
Area with highest summer temp rise in UK
Southern England
Extreme weather event increasing by 2080
Extreme weather event increasing by 2080
Heatwaves
Cause of sea level rise
Cause of sea level rise
Rising global temperatures
Frequency of extreme coastal flooding
Frequency of extreme coastal flooding
More frequent and severe
Climate change effect on coastal erosion
Climate change effect on coastal erosion
Increased rates
Public transport benefit vs private cars
Public transport benefit vs private cars
Reduces CO₂ emissions
Recycling waste benefit
Recycling waste benefit
Reduces energy for manufacturing new products
Home insulation types
Home insulation types
Cavity wall and loft insulation
Home renewable energy examples
Home renewable energy examples
Solar panels, small wind turbines
National renewable energy sources invested in
National renewable energy sources invested in
Wind, solar, hydroelectric power
UK net-zero carbon emissions target year
UK net-zero carbon emissions target year
2050
Groups most at risk from extreme temps
Groups most at risk from extreme temps
Elderly & those with pre-existing health conditions