Climate Change Flashcards

1
Q

What does reading tree rings allow us to see

A

if there were forest fires
if the weather was really hot or cold
if the weather was really wet or d y

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2
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Are all greenhouse gases bad for the environment

A

No

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3
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Why are the maldivian government concerned about climate change

A

They would have to relocate approximately 410,000 people
Scientists have predicted the islands will be submerged within 50 -100 years
They are only 1.5 metres above sea level

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4
Q

London has a small ecological footprint

A

False

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5
Q

What percentage of the uks energy is not from a renewable source

A

75%

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6
Q

What is an economic reason for the Swansea bay tidal lagoon not being built

A

Some estimates said it could cost £1.3 billion

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7
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What is an environmental reason for the Swansea bay tidal lagoon not being built

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Ocean levels would be changed

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