Global Warming (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of global warming?
What is the primary cause of global warming?
Rise in greenhouse gases
Which two greenhouse gases are specifically mentioned as causing global warming?
Which two greenhouse gases are specifically mentioned as causing global warming?
Carbon dioxide and methane
How do greenhouse gases cause the planet to warm?
How do greenhouse gases cause the planet to warm?
They trap heat and reflect it to Earth
What melts as a result of warming temperatures?
What melts as a result of warming temperatures?
Polar ice caps and glaciers
Which species lose habitats due to melting ice caps?
Which species lose habitats due to melting ice caps?
Polar bears and seals
What happens to sea levels as ice melts?
What happens to sea levels as ice melts?
Sea levels rise
What do rising sea levels flood low-lying areas with?
What do rising sea levels flood low-lying areas with?
Salty water
What shifts can disrupt migration routes of species?
What shifts can disrupt migration routes of species?
Temperature and rainfall patterns
What may happen to many species when habitats are destroyed or altered?
What may happen to many species when habitats are destroyed or altered?
They may become extinct
What is the overall result of habitat destruction from global warming?
What is the overall result of habitat destruction from global warming?
Significant reduction in biodiversity