Anthropogenic Climate Change

Question 1

What are the four main anthropogenic greenhouse gases

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapour

Question 2

What are two sources of each Anthropogenic greenhouse gas

Answer 2

CO2 - Global deforestation and rainforest burning, burning of fossil fuels
Methane - Landfill sites, Cattle
N20 - Car exhausts, Nitrogen fertilisers
Water Vapour - Evaporation from water bodies due to increasing temperatures, more clouds trapping heat due to more evaporation/water vapour

Question 3

What are 10 impacts of climate change

Answer 3

• Changes in weather patterns
• Less snow/ice
• Rising sea levels
• Decreasing soil stabilty (Desertification)
• Changes in ocean currents
• Extincition of around 25% of species by 2050.
• Ecosytems may be destoyed or become inhabitable (Acidifcation of seas)
• Food production is impacted due to less rainfall and hotter temperatures leading to less water available for farming

Question 4

Name 2 local, national and international strategies for mitigating climate change

Answer 4

• Eating locally sourced food
• Using bikes or public transport instead of cars
• 5p carrier bag tax
• reduced road tax for eco-friendly car
• Worldwide afforestation
• Cop 26