Effects of Climate Change (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What happens to glaciers due to warmer temperatures?
What happens to glaciers due to warmer temperatures?
They shrink
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
Which country is given as an example of an area that will be flooded more often?
Which country is given as an example of an area that will be flooded more often?
Bangladesh
What happens to polar habitats as sea ice shrinks?
What happens to polar habitats as sea ice shrinks?
They are lost
Why do precipitation patterns change with climate change?
Why do precipitation patterns change with climate change?
More warmth = more hot air rising = more rain
Which diseases are examples of increased disease from climate change?
Which diseases are examples of increased disease from climate change?
Skin cancer and heat stroke
What happens to winter deaths as winters become milder?
What happens to winter deaths as winters become milder?
They decrease
By what percentage could crop yields be affected in South America?
By what percentage could crop yields be affected in South America?
Up to 12%
What will Northern Europe crops need more of as yields increase?
What will Northern Europe crops need more of as yields increase?
Irrigation
What does less ice in the Arctic Ocean increase?
What does less ice in the Arctic Ocean increase?
Shipping and oil/gas extraction
What do droughts reduce in sub-Saharan Africa?
What do droughts reduce in sub-Saharan Africa?
Food and water supply
What percentage of Asia is at risk of increased flooding?
What percentage of Asia is at risk of increased flooding?
70%