Causes Of Climate Chamge

Question 1

Natural causes

Milankovitch

Answer 1

Milankovitch cycle-
tilt of the earth
Orbital path
Precession (earth wobbles)

Question 2

Natural causes

Sun spots

Answer 2

Sun spots and dark spots
Different concentrations
Changes in solar output

Question 3

Natural causes

Volcanoes

Answer 3

Volcanoes
Ash from eruptions
Blocks sun-global dimming

Question 4

Human causes

Green house

Answer 4

Greenhouse effect
Short wave radiation from sun warming the earth
Earth gives off long wave radiation 
An increase means less heat can escape 
Co2,methane,nitrise oxides,water
50% fromCombustion of fossil fuels-cars
Agriculture

Question 5

Deforestation

Answer 5

Clearing land for crops and animals 
Logging for wood
Cleared for roads
Removing carbon sinks
Burning adds carbon

Question 6

Effects of climate change

Answer 6

• Increased flooding
• ice melting-loss of habitat+easier access to oil and gas
• rising sea temp and lower ph-decline in fishing industry