Climate Change Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Quaternary period and how long was it
A
2.6 million years ago to today
2
Q
What is a glacial period
A
Period where ice covers part of Europe and North America
(‘spikes’ on graph)
3
Q
What is a interglacial period
A
Periods in between glacial periods that are warmer
4
Q
Effects of climate change
A
Glaciers and ice caps shrinking
Arctic sea ice less extensive
Low lying islands are under threat of sea-level rising
(sea levels rising)
5
Q
Evidence of climate change
A
Ice cores
Study oxygen in ocean sediment or water molecules in ice
6
Q
Recent evidence of climate change
A
Shrinking glaciers and melting
Seasonal changes
Rising sea level
