climate change Flashcards
1
Q
what is the meaning of climate change
A
significant long term change in the average weather of a region over a period of time
2
Q
what is the meaning of global warming
A
increase of average temperatures over a period of time
3
Q
physical causes of climate change
A
volcanic activity, milankovich cycles, melting permafrost, sunspot activity
4
Q
human causes of climate change
A
burning fossil fuels, deforestation,
5
Q
consequences of climate change
A
flooding, tsunami, temperature increase
