APES 9.5 - Global Climate Change Pt1

Front

What is the relationship between carbon dioxide and Earth's temperature?

Back

Increasing carbon dioxide levels cause an increase in temperature

Front

Potential consequence of global warming on ecosystems?

Back

Loss of habitats

Front

Impacts of rising sea levels on coastal areas.

Back

Loss of barrier islands

Front

How is the Hadley cell expected to change as a result of climate change?

Back

It will widen and strengthen

Front

What could be the main cause of soil desiccation in a neighborhood patch becoming increasingly dry and hard?

Back

Increased solar radiation

Front

During a class discussion on climate change, Daniel mentioned that melting permafrost could have a certain potential consequence. What did he likely mention?

Back

Release of greenhouse gases

Front

What is the consensus reached by Michael, Ava, and Abigail in their school debate on climate change regarding the outcome if Earth warms to 2 degrees Celsius by 2100?

Back

Serious risks to ecosystems

Front

Potential consequence of climate change for Grace, Aria, and Isla's coastal community?

Back

Displacement of their coastal community

Front

What is the term used to describe the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen?

Back

Anaerobic respiration

Front

What is the main cause of the loss of barrier islands?

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Rising sea levels