Changing Climates Effects On The UK Flashcards
Where in the Uk will have the most noticeable temperature rise
The south
How much will summer temperatures increase by ?
3.9 degree c by 2080
How much will winter rainfall increase by ?
16 percent in parts of western UK
Name two extreme weather events that will occur
Droughts and floods
How will wildlife be affected ?
Some species have already left original habitats and moved north to areas with lower temps eg the comma butterfly this upsets the ecosystem and leads to species extinction
How might global warming improve the economy ?
Warmer weather might boast the tourist industry people might stay in the UK
How might global warming affect farmers?
Longer growing seasons may improve the quantity of crops grown like peas and beans and crops that like heat like soya and grains could be grown
How might global warming affect people in the UK
More deaths related to heat, more homes lost to flooding and water availability in southern England will decrease
