Natural Climate Change + Human Activity Flashcards
1
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Define interglacial period
A
The period where temperatures around the globe are warmer than the average temperatures
2
Q
Define glacial period
A
The period when temperatures around the globe where colder than the average temperatures
3
Q
When was the last Ice age
A
Around 11 thousand years ago
4
Q
Name 3 natural causes of climate change and explain what each of them do
A
- Axial tilt -when the earth s axis changes to 25°every 40 thousand yrs and makes the earth colder/warmer
2.volcanism-when a volcano erupts and the ashes and gasses chases a cooling effect as solar radiation is absorbed and reflected
3.asteroid collisions-when asteroids hit earth the fire will release a lot of co2 in the atmosphere leading to warming
5
Q
What is thermal expansion
A
The increase of water due to water being heated up as the particles gain energy and become more spread apart
6
Q
As human activity causes an increase of global temperature _____ ______ rises also go up
Fill-in the blanks
A
Sea
Level
7
Q
Name 3 reasons as to why green house gases have rised due to human activity
A
.industry
.transport
.energy production
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