Global Warming

• What is meant by global warming?

  Increase in Earth's average temperature
• What are some biological consequences of global warming?

  Loss of habitats and changing migration patterns
• What is peer review?

  Process of checking scientific research
• Why is peer review important?

  It detects false claims and ensures validity
• What human activities contribute to global warming?

  Burning fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide
• How do greenhouse gases affect the atmosphere?

  They trap heat and lead to warming
• What gases are considered greenhouse gases?

  Carbon dioxide and methane
• How has the Earth's temperature changed over the last 100 years?

  It has been increasing on average
• How do Arctic habitat reductions affect polar bears?

  It causes their populations to fall
• How might global warming affect mosquito populations in the UK?

  They may spread diseases like malaria
• What changes might occur in the migration patterns of animals due to global warming?

  They may change to adapt to new climates
• How are spring plants in the UK affected by global warming?

  They are flowering earlier due to warmth
• What crops might be grown in the UK due to rising temperatures?

  Grapes and other warm-weather crops
• What is a potential negative effect of global warming on agriculture worldwide?

  It may become too hot for essential crops
• What are the main effects of global warming on living organisms?

  • Loss of habitats
  • Changes in migration patterns
  • Earlier flowering of plants
  • Spread of disease-carrying insects
• What are the sources of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming?

  • Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil)
  • Methane from paddy fields and livestock
• What distinguishes peer-reviewed research from popular media reports?

  • Peer-reviewed research is validated by experts
  • Media reports may be oversimplified or biased