Global Warming (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is global warming?
What is global warming?
Increase in Earth's average temperature
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 highlighted as causing global warming?
Which two greenhouse gases are highlighted as causing global warming?
and
How do greenhouse gases cause the planet to warm?
How do greenhouse gases cause the planet to warm?
Trap heat and reflect it back to Earth
What happens to polar ice caps and glaciers due to global warming?
What happens to polar ice caps and glaciers due to global warming?
They melt
Which species lose habitats due to melting ice caps?
Which species lose habitats due to melting ice caps?
Polar bears and seals
What effect does melting ice have on sea levels?
What effect does melting ice have on sea levels?
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 can shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns disrupt?
What can shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns disrupt?
Migration routes
What happens to biodiversity as habitats are destroyed or altered?
What happens to biodiversity as habitats are destroyed or altered?
Significant reduction in biodiversity