Humanity’s increased use of fossil fuels – such as coal, oil and gas to generate electricity, run cars and other forms of transport, and power __________________.
manufacturing and industry
20
Deforestation – because living trees absorb and store _____________.
carbon dioxide
15
Increasingly _______________ – which emits greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide
intensive agriculture
20
When volcanoes erupt, hot liquid and gases explode out. These gases bring _____________ & hot particles into the air.
toxic chemicals
20
The change in the Earth’s orbit includes the precession of the equinoxes, which slightly influence the mean ____________ at the top of Earth’s atmosphere.
annual solar radiation
25
When water warms up it expands. At the same time global warming causes _______________ and glaciers to melt.
polar ice sheets
20
The combination of these changes is causing sea levels to rise, resulting in _____________ of coastal and low lying areas.
flooding and erosion
20
Heavy rain and other extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. This can lead to floods and lowering water quality, and decreasing availability of _____________ in some regions.
water resources
15
An increase in the number of heat-related deaths in some regions and a decrease in ____________ in others.
cold-related deaths
15
Many terrestrial, freshwater and marine species have already moved to _________.
new locations
15
Some plant and animal species will be at increased risk of extinction if ______________ continue to rise unchecked.
global average temperatures
25
Damage to property and ___________ and to human health imposes heavy costs on society and the economy.
infrastructure
15
Sectors that rely strongly on certain temperatures and _____________ such as agriculture, forestry, energy and tourism are particularly affected.
precipitation levels
25
Responsible _________ & recycling means limiting the use of plastic bags and plastic bottles when shopping
consumption
15
Responsible consumption & recycling means switching to use more ___________.
organic products
20
Sustainable agriculture and forest management means stopping ______________ and plant more trees
