Effects of Climate Change (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Effect of warmer temps on glaciers & ice sheets
Effect of warmer temps on glaciers & ice sheets
Glaciers shrink & ice sheets melt
Result of melted ice entering the sea
Result of melted ice entering the sea
Sea levels rise
Consequence of shrinking sea ice
Consequence of shrinking sea ice
Loss of polar habitats
Effect of rising sea levels on coastal areas
Effect of rising sea levels on coastal areas
More frequent flooding (e.g., Bangladesh)
Effect of rising sea temps on coral reefs
Effect of rising sea temps on coral reefs
Coral bleaching & dying
How precipitation patterns change
How precipitation patterns change
More warmth → more hot air rising → more rain
Consequences of habitat destruction
Consequences of habitat destruction
Reduced biodiversity & extinctions
Examples of increased diseases
Examples of increased diseases
Skin cancer & heat stroke
Trend in winter deaths
Trend in winter deaths
Decrease with milder winters
South America crop yield impact (%)
South America crop yield impact (%)
Affected by up to 12%
Northern Europe crop yield change
Northern Europe crop yield change
Increase but needs more irrigation
Benefit of less Arctic ice
Benefit of less Arctic ice
More shipping & oil/gas extraction
Drought effect in sub-Saharan Africa
Drought effect in sub-Saharan Africa
Reduced food & water supply
UK regions with water scarcity risk
UK regions with water scarcity risk
South & Southeast UK
% of Asia at increased flood risk
% of Asia at increased flood risk
70%