Climate Change (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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Climate change
Climate change
Long-term shifts in global weather patterns & temperatures
Global warming
Global warming
Gradual heating of Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases
Gases like CO2 & methane that trap heat in the atmosphere
Primary cause of climate change
Primary cause of climate change
Human activities releasing greenhouse gases
Effect of burning fossil fuels
Effect of burning fossil fuels
Releases large amounts of carbon dioxide
Effect of deforestation
Effect of deforestation
Reduces Earth's ability to absorb carbon dioxide
Methane from agriculture
Methane from agriculture
Rice farming & livestock like cattle produce it
Mitigation (climate change)
Mitigation (climate change)
Actions to reduce or prevent causes of climate change
Adaptation (climate change)
Adaptation (climate change)
Adjusting activities & systems to cope with climate effects
Food security
Food security
Reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food