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8 Cards in this Set
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Natural cause 1 |
Orbital changes Orbital changes Changes amount of energy the earth receives Changes amount of energy the earth receives |
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Natural cause 2 |
Volcanic activity Release CO2 Particles from eruptions reflect the sun's rays so the earth cools |
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Natural cause 3 |
Solar output Sun's out put of energy changes in cycles When solar out put is reduced earth cools Not a major contributor |
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Name 4 human activities causing climate change |
Burning fossil fuels -CO2 released Farming- methane from cattle flooded rice fields emit methane Deforestation- plants remove CO2 Cement production- limestone contains carbon CO2 released |
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4 Impacts on environment |
Warmer temps -cause glaciers to shrink melted ice causes see level rise Sea ice shrinking- loss of polar habitats Coral reefs bleaching- rising sea temperatures Codtal areas flooded more often - corral erosion increases areas submerged habitats lost
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4 effects on people |
Deaths due to heat increased Areas can be so hot and dry they are not suitable for living Water shortage - political tensions across borders sharing rivers Farming- farmers in high latitudes benefit from warm conditions Lower crop yields- malnutrition and starvation |
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Managing climate change |
Carbon capture Plant trees Alternative energy production Plant treesAlternative energy production International agreements International agreements |
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Adaptations to climate change |
Managing water Changing agricultural systems Coping with riding sea level |
