Cliamte Change 2023 Flashcards

1
Q

In 2005 we were at 375 ppm of CO2, what are we projected to be at in 2040?

A

440 PPM

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For the Projected Impacts of Climate Change picture, what is said to be the only possible positive to rising temperatures?

A

The possibility of some rising yields in high latitude regions

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3
Q

CO2 enrichment increases…

A

crop growth by approximately 20%

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4
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CO2 enrichment decreases…

A

water loss and increases canopy temperature

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5
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3 considerations for elevated CO2 increases the capacity of the leaf to produce sugar at high temperatures

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*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

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2 ways to cope with Climate Change

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  1. Mitigation strategies of climate change (action on the causes)
  2. Adaptation strategies to climate change (alleviate the effects)
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