Human Causes of Climate Change (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Natural greenhouse effect temp. impact
Natural greenhouse effect temp. impact
Makes Earth ~33°C warmer
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Human-caused increase in greenhouse gases causing warming
Global warming
Global warming
Rise in avg global temps from increased greenhouse gas trapping
Most significant greenhouse gas
Most significant greenhouse gas
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
CO₂ concentration: 1800 vs 2020
CO₂ concentration: 1800 vs 2020
280 ppm (1800) to 400+ ppm (2020)
Methane's heat-trapping vs CO₂
Methane's heat-trapping vs CO₂
25 times more effective at trapping heat
When CO₂ & temps began rising sharply
When CO₂ & temps began rising sharply
From 1800 (Industrial Revolution)
China's % of global CO₂ emissions
China's % of global CO₂ emissions
28%
Highest per capita CO₂ emissions
Highest per capita CO₂ emissions
Advanced Countries (ACs)
AC high-energy lifestyle examples
AC high-energy lifestyle examples
Private cars, heating, appliances, meat diet, flights