Climate change in the UK (Changing Climate) :) Flashcards
1
Q
Name an economic positive of climate change in the UK:
A
Summer heat is good for tourism in the Lake District
2
Q
Name an economic negative of climate change in the UK:
A
The Thames barrier will need expensive work done as sea level rise causes floods
3
Q
Name a social negative of climate change in the UK:
A
The UK’s elderly will be more vulnerable during heat waves
4
Q
Name an environmental positive of climate change in the UK:
A
- Increased temps mean new crops such as oranges and peaches could be grown in the UK
5
Q
Name an environmental negative of climate change in the UK:
A
- Wildlife species could struggle to survive if seasons do not match with their food supply. (some trees and plants will grow earlier and others later)