What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is what's happening in the atmosphere at a particular time, and climate is the average of that weather over a long period.
Describe one type of evidence for climate change
eg. ice cores, or tree rings, or satelite images
How do greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth?
They trap heat from the sun that is reflected off the Earth's surface.
Name a natural cause for gloabl wamring
Volcano, Orbital change, Earth axis change, Sun Spots
Name one consequence of rising temperatures on earth?
eg- sea level rise
What does to mitigate mean?
to try to stop or reduce
EXPLAIN - How deforestation contributes to climate change-
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How does melting ice affect Polar bears?
Polar bear will lose their habitat (or a similar answer)
What can ice cores tell us from previous climates?
it can tell us how much CO2 was in the atmosphere
What is a climate refugee?
Someone who has to leave their home because of climate change
How might climate change affect sea life?
Seas will get warmer- Coral bleaching will lead to less sea life
How will climate change affect weather in the UK?
Summers will be hotter. Winters will be cooler. There will be more flooding. There will be forest fires
True or False- Climate change will mean bigger and more deadly tropical storms (Hurricanes or typhoons)
True- this is already happening
