Climate Change

Question 1

Climate change natural factors?

Answer 1

Volcanic activity- eruptions release ash and gasses like sulphur dioxide, which can cool the earth by blocking sunlight

Orbital changes - variations in the earths orbit affect how much solar radiation we receive

Question 2

Climate change human factors?

Answer 2

Use of fossil fuels - burning coal, oil and gas releases C02

Agriculture - produces methane form livestock

Deforestation - reduces the number of trees that absorb C02

Question 3

What effects does climate change have on people?

Answer 3

More deaths from heatwaves and extreme weather.

Rising sea levels threaten low lying areas

Question 4

What effect does climate change have on the environment?

Answer 4

Loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed

Melting glaciers and polar ice reduce habitat for polar bears

Question 5

Mitigation strategies?

Answer 5

Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro and geothermal

Afforestation- planting more trees to absorb C02

Question 6

Adaptation strategies climate change?

Answer 6

Reducing risk from sea levels rising - building sea walls, flood barriers

Managing water supply : using water more efficiently and storing more for dry periods