future of climate change Flashcards
1
Q
what is the evidence that climate change is happening
A
very warm years
CO2 and methane hitting highest levels
arctic sea ice shrinking
2
Q
gases that make up the atmosphere?
A
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
water
3
Q
what is the greenhouse effect?
A
the way that gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, they let heat in but not back out
4
Q
what are the future predictions of climate change?
A
huge loss in biodiversity
more frequent floods
more frequent heatwaves
