B18.5 Global Warming

Question 1

What is global warming ?

Answer 1

The gradual increase in the earth temperature

Question 2

What is the cause of global warming ?

Answer 2

Greenhouse gasses trap heat that has eneteesd the earth atmosphere
However this has been increased due to the brining of fossil fuels

Question 3

What are some examples of fossil fuels and their source ?

Answer 3

Methane- agriculture, cows passing wind + paddy fields
Carbon dioxide- burning of fossil fuels

Question 4

What are the effects of global warming ?

Answer 4

Melting ice caps
Risks of flooding
Migration of birds to cooler climates
Extinction
Disease moving to warmer climates
Unpredictable weather patterns

Question 5

What does peer review help with ?

Answer 5

Detecting false claims and make sure research is valid

Question 6

What is the issue with media reporting of global warming ?

Answer 6

It is not subject to peer review
Meaning
It can be oversimplified, inaccurate or biased

Question 7

What are some insects like mosquitoes going to be able to do if global warming contiues ?

Answer 7

Be able to move to what was once cooler climates
Such as the UK, this is because they can’t currently survive in the cooler climate