Cliamte Change 2023 Flashcards
In 2005 we were at 375 ppm of CO2, what are we projected to be at in 2040?
440 PPM
For the Projected Impacts of Climate Change picture, what is said to be the only possible positive to rising temperatures?
The possibility of some rising yields in high latitude regions
CO2 enrichment increases…
crop growth by approximately 20%
CO2 enrichment decreases…
water loss and increases canopy temperature
3 considerations for elevated CO2 increases the capacity of the leaf to produce sugar at high temperatures
*Leaves are more tolerant of high temperatures at elevated CO2
*Photosynthetic rates and carbon accumulation can be higher at these high temperatures
*Potential for high sugar and compressed vinatges
2 ways to cope with Climate Change
- Mitigation strategies of climate change (action on the causes)
- Adaptation strategies to climate change (alleviate the effects)