Changing Climate

• Name Two climatic changes One Global and One UK?

  • Global - Bangladesh Flooding and sea ice melting in the Artic
  • Uk - Scotland change in weather patterns.
• What are the Environmental Climate change impacts on Bangladesh?

  • Largest Mangrove forest in the world threatened by Climate changes and flooding.
  • Increased occurrences of extreme weather especially cyclones.
• What are the Economic Climate change impacts on Bangladesh?

  • Low Crop Yields due to 40% of farm land flooded.
• What are the Social Climate change impacts on Bangladesh?

  • Approximately 18 Million People will be displaced within the next 40Years from rising sea levels moving from rural to urban areas Consequently.
• What are the Environmental Impacts of the Artic From Climate Change.

  • Sea ice melting - leads to Habitat loss of polar bears and other animals and may also lead to an impact in the food web and the possible extinction of other species.
  • Sea ice melting may lead to more warming as there would be less solar reflection.
• What are the Social Impacts of the Artic from Climate Change?

  • Indigenous tribes will find it harder to hunt for food as animals are becoming extinct.
• What are the Economic Impacts of the Artic From Climate Change?

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  • As the ice melts oil and natural gases are exposed and advanced countries or companies may take advantage of this especially Russia which is local and make money from it.
• What are the Economic impacts of Scotland from Climate Change?

  • A Positive Impact is that new crops adapted to the warmer climate will be grown leading to more money from these crops.
  • A negative Impact is that the Fishing Industry would be at risk from extreme weathers like storms.
• What are the Environmental Impacts of the Uk from Climate Change?

  • Droughts are expected to be more frequent and intense especially in southern England.
  • Increase in Temperature will improve growing conditions and Bio diversity.
• What are the Social Impacts of Climate change in Scotland?

  • As Temperatures Increase severe Heatwaves will be more common meaning there would be expected deaths due to heat exposure.
• By what percentage has Heather in the Scottish Highlands decreased?

  25%
• How would hotter summers affect tourism in the UK?

  It would increase tourism in some areas
• Which areas in the UK are expected to benefit from increased tourism due to hotter summers?

  The south and beautiful areas
• What are the expected temperature changes throughout the UK?

  Summers will be hotter and winters colder
• What is the consequence of more extreme temperatures on energy demand?

  Increased demand for heating and cooling
• Which new crops can now be grown in the south of the UK?

  Peaches and Valencia Oranges
• What is the benefit of growing peaches and Valencia Oranges in the UK?

  Less reliance on imports from warmer countries
• How could the UK fishing industry be affected by climate change?

  Extreme weather could risk fishing infrastructure
• What is expected to happen to heatwave occurrences as temperatures increase?

  Severe heatwaves will become more common
• What was expected to rise due to heat exposure?

  Deaths
• What is the impact of increased crop yields in East Anglia?

  Less reliance on other countries for food security
• What percentage of the UK's sea trade does Immingham port handle?

  10%
• What happened to Immingham port during the east coast surge in 2013?

  The port was flooded
• What was the estimated cost of damages and disruption at Immingham port?

  More than £115 million
• How could areas like the Cairngorns be affected by climate change?

  Decline in tourist industries like skiing
• What opportunity arises from melting sea ice in the Arctic?

  Opening of Arctic trade routes
• How does the opening of Arctic trade routes benefit trade?

  Makes trade to Asian countries easier and cheaper
• Why is climate change considered a global issue?

  It affects multiple regions and populations worldwide
• What could happen to Bangladesh due to climate change?

  It may become vulnerable to sea level rise
• How many people could be displaced from rural areas in Bangladesh in 40 years?

  18 million people
• What are the potential consequences of overcrowding in urban areas due to climate change?

  It can lead to food shortages
• What climate events may Scotland and England face due to climate change?

  Increased heat waves and droughts
• What is a potential outcome of increased heat waves and droughts in Scotland and England?

  It may lead to many deaths
• How does climate change impact different locations around the world?

  It negatively affects various regions differently
• What extreme weather events have been observed in Australia due to climate change?

  Extreme forest fires
• What environmental issue is affecting Eastern Africa due to climate change?

  Drought
• What are the various impacts of climate change on different regions?

  • Vulnerability to sea level rise (e.g., Bangladesh)
  • Displacement of millions of people
  • Overcrowding in urban areas leading to food shortages
  • Increased heat waves and droughts (e.g., Scotland and England)
  • Extreme forest fires (e.g., Australia)
  • Drought conditions (e.g., Eastern Africa)
• Suggest why Climate Change is considered to be a Global Issue? (6)

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