Climate Change Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is anthropogenic climate change caused by?
A
The presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
2
Q
What is the main cause of global climate change?
A
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
3
Q
What do greenhouse gases do?
A
Prevent the radiation of heat back into space and therefore cause the planet to hold onto this energy
4
Q
What does this result in?
A
Global climate change
5
Q
Where does CO2 come from?
A
Burning fossil fuels (coal)
6
Q
What are the effects of global climate change?
A
More intense and frequent hurricanes, rising sea levels, drought, less fresh water, desertification, war
