Effects of climate change on people and the environment | Geography

Starter quiz

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

climate is short-term; weather is long-term

climate is the average over a long period; weather is short-term ✓

they are both the same
What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

carbon dioxide and methane ✓

hydrogen and helium

oxygen and nitrogen
Burning ______ significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

'fossil fuels' ✓
Match the key words to their definitions.

extreme weather

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when a weather event is significantly different from the average ✓

social impact

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the effect on people and communities due to an event or situation ✓

biodiversity

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a measure of the variety of living organisms within a particular area ✓

food security

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the lack of access to sufficient amounts of safe, nutritious food ✓
What is a social impact caused by climate change?

forced migration ✓

improved health care

reduced energy costs
______ is causing sea levels to rise, polar ice to melt, more extreme weather and ocean warming and acidification.

'Climate change' ✓

What is a primary effect of climate change on polar regions?

desert expansion

increased rainfall

melting ice and glaciers ✓
How does climate change impact agriculture?

changes growing seasons ✓

improves soil quality

reduces pest attacks
Extreme weather is causing environmental impacts that include reduced ...

'biodiversity' ✓
Match the impact of climate change to the correct category.

social impact

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increased health risks ✓

economic impact

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cost to repair damaged infrastructure ✓

environmental impact

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loss of habitats and reduced biodiversity ✓

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Climate change due to human activity is causing sea level rise, declining Arctic ice and more extreme weather events.
Climate change is affecting people and the environment.
With a range of projections, for example for global temperatures, there is uncertainty about future climates.

All regions will be equally affected by climate change.

Different regions experience the effects of climate change differently due to environmental, economic and social factors.

Extreme weather - when a weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern
Social impact - the effect on people and communities due to an event or situation
Biodiversity - a measure of the variety of living organisms within a particular habitat, ecosystem, biome, or all over Earth
Food security - when people lack secure access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life