Impacts Of Climate Change Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

In Canada what biome would experience the greatest impacts of global warming

A

Tundra

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2
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What would happen to ice and snow coverage and what would that decrease

A

Coverage would shrink and that would decrease the albedo of the surface of the earth

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3
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What would be absorbed more and what would it lead to

A

Energy and would lead to permafrost thawing

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4
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What might become more frequent and how would it affect farmers

A

Droughts and farmers would have to change the crops they grow

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5
Q

Warmer temps would increase the population of what

A

Insects

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6
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How would Drier conditions impact forests

A

Slow their growth and increase the risk of forest fires

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7
Q

How would warmer temps affect Albertans

A

More air pollution
Diseases associated w insects would increase

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8
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What are the 5 actions that should be taken and their percentage

A

Transportation 25%
Energy 35%
Buildings 10%
Agriculture/forestry 10%
Industry 10%

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