Climate Change

Question 1

What is evidence of global climate change?

Answer 1

1. The planet is warming
2. Temp. and CO2 are positively correlated
3. CO2 is as high as its ever been
   4.Fossil fuel combustion adds more CO2 to the atmosphere than can be removed by all natural processes
4. Ice caps and glaciers are melting
5. Sea level is rising
6. Severe storms and droughts are more common
7. The ocean is becoming more acidic
8. Flowers are blooming earlier

Question 2

What is migration hampered by?

Answer 2

Habitat fragmentation

Question 3

What is the impact of climate change in NE Minnesota?

Answer 3

1. Reduced diversity of native species
2. Influx of invasive species
3. Change is species composition and distribution

Question 4

What is a way to help species migrate to better climates?

Answer 4

Assisted migration