Climate Change Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

what is the defenition of adaptation?

A

actions taken to adjust to natural events such as climate change to reduce potential damage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Climate change

A

A long-term change in the earths climate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Mitigation

A

Action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life from natural hazards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

orbital changes

A

Changes in the pathway of the Earth around the Sun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

quaternary period

A

The period of geological time from about 2.6 million years ago to the present characterised by the appearance and development of humans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

recent evidence for climate change

A
  • shrinking glaciers and melting ice
    -rising sea levels
    -seasonal changes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the greenhouse effect?

A

Buildup of man-made gases preventing sunlight from escaping earths atmosphere causing it to heat up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Solar activity

A

Sunspots are dark patches that appear on the surface of the Sun. the more sunspots the greater the Sun is energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Volcanic activity

A

Big volcanic eruptions that can change the earths climate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Alternative energy sources

A

7 types of renewable energy these include solar, wind, titde, geothermal, HET, biomass and nuclear

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Carbon capture

A

Storing carbon dioxide underground so It can’t get into the atmosphere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Re-planting trees do?

A

Reduces CO2 levels increases oxygen production

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Rising sea level coping mechanisms

A

Flood barriers can be built and in areas that can’t afford the fences like Bangladesh people build there houses on top of embankments, managing water supply

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How can we manage water supply?

A

Water metres can be installed to prevent water wastage, rainwater can be collected and waste water can be recycled

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly