Starter quiz
- What is the definition of climate change?
- A change in weather patterns over time. ✓
- Short-term fluctuations in daily temperatures.
- Seasonal changes that affect local environments.
- Changes in ocean currents affecting weather.
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- One impact of climate change is that sea levels are ______ due to ice sheets melting and ocean water expanding in volume.
- 'rising' ✓
- Which of the following is a human activity that contributes to global warming?
- Planting trees that absorb carbon dioxide.
- Recycling waste to reduce the extraction of minerals.
- Monitoring rainfall through radar.
- Burning fossil fuels. ✓
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- What is the definition of a habitat?
- A place where plants and animals live and interact. ✓
- A type of climate characterised by seasonal changes.
- A group of species living in the same area.
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- Which of these events would be most likely to be called extreme weather if they occurred in the UK?
- Thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain
- Summer daytime temperatures of 40°C ✓
- The usual rainfall total for an entire month falling in one 24-hour period ✓
- Windy conditions
- A mixture of rain and sunshine during a summer day
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- What type of process is slumping?
- Chemical weathering
- Erosion
- Mass movement ✓
- Tectonic
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Exit quiz
- What is a storm surge?
- A rapid increase in rainfall during a storm.
- A rise in sea level due to stong winds and low pressure during storms. ✓
- A wave that occurs during heavy rainfall.
- A sudden drop in ocean temperature.
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- How is climate change increasing sea levels?
- Through thermal expansion of sea water as it warms. ✓
- By decreasing the amount of rainfall globally.
- By melting ice caps and glaciers worldwide. ✓
- Through increased volcanic activity under oceans.
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- Why are low-lying coastal areas more at risk of flooding?
- They are located far from ocean currents.
- They are prone to higher temperatures year-round.
- They are closer to sea level. ✓
- They have more vegetation that retains water.
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- What is a consequence of rising sea levels on coastal communities?
- Decreased biodiversity in marine ecosystems.
- Increased risk of flooding and property damage. ✓
- More stable weather patterns throughout the year.
- Improved farming conditions.
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Key learning points
- There are several causes of coastal flooding.
- The risks from coastal flooding are increasing due to climate change.
- Coastal flooding brings threats to people and the environment.
Common misconception
All coastal communities are equally vulnerable to coastal flooding.
Low-lying coastal communities are most at risk of coastal flooding, especially with increasing storms and storm surges.
Keywords
Vulnerable - a reduced ability to cope or withstand an event
Climate change - long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
Habitat - the place where organisms live
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