Cliamte Change 2023

Question 1

In 2005 we were at 375 ppm of CO2, what are we projected to be at in 2040?

Answer 1

440 PPM

Question 2

For the Projected Impacts of Climate Change picture, what is said to be the only possible positive to rising temperatures?

Answer 2

The possibility of some rising yields in high latitude regions

Question 3

CO2 enrichment increases…

Answer 3

crop growth by approximately 20%

Question 4

CO2 enrichment decreases…

Answer 4

water loss and increases canopy temperature

Question 5

3 considerations for elevated CO2 increases the capacity of the leaf to produce sugar at high temperatures

Answer 5

*Leaves are more tolerant of high temperatures at elevated CO2
*Photosynthetic rates and carbon accumulation can be higher at these high temperatures
*Potential for high sugar and compressed vinatges

Question 6

2 ways to cope with Climate Change

Answer 6

1. Mitigation strategies of climate change (action on the causes)
2. Adaptation strategies to climate change (alleviate the effects)