Global Warming

• What is meant by global warming?

  Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earth.
• What are some biological consequences of global warming?

  Loss of habitats, changes in migration patterns, and altered flowering times of plants.
• What is peer review?

  Peer review is the process where scientific papers are checked by other scientists before publication.
• Why is peer review important in scientific research?

  It ensures the validity of research and detects false claims.
• What human activities have contributed to the increase in carbon dioxide levels?

  Burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
• How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

  They trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
• What are the potential effects of global warming on Arctic organisms?

  • Reduction in ice levels
  • Decrease in populations of Arctic organisms like polar bears
• How might global warming affect the range of certain animal species?

  Animals may migrate northwards to find cooler conditions.
• What disease could potentially spread to the UK due to global warming?

  Malaria
• How does global warming affect the migration patterns of animals?

  • Migration patterns may change
  • Animals may migrate at different times or to different locations
• What changes in plant behavior are associated with global warming in the UK?

  • Spring plants are flowering earlier
  • Potential to grow new crops like grapes in previously unsuitable areas
• What might happen to crop growth in different parts of the world due to global warming?

  Some areas may become too hot for crops, while others may allow for new crops to be grown.