Impacts Of Climate Change Flashcards
(8 cards)
In Canada what biome would experience the greatest impacts of global warming
Tundra
What would happen to ice and snow coverage and what would that decrease
Coverage would shrink and that would decrease the albedo of the surface of the earth
What would be absorbed more and what would it lead to
Energy and would lead to permafrost thawing
What might become more frequent and how would it affect farmers
Droughts and farmers would have to change the crops they grow
Warmer temps would increase the population of what
Insects
How would Drier conditions impact forests
Slow their growth and increase the risk of forest fires
How would warmer temps affect Albertans
More air pollution
Diseases associated w insects would increase
What are the 5 actions that should be taken and their percentage
Transportation 25%
Energy 35%
Buildings 10%
Agriculture/forestry 10%
Industry 10%