Global Climate Change

• If the average global temperature increases this could cause global climate change
• What are the impacts of global climate change?

  A rise in sea level , which could cause floods and more coastal erosion - More frequent and severe storm events - Changes in the amount and timing of rainfall , with some areas receiving more or less rain - harmful to people and wildlife - more droughts - changes to the distribution of plants and animals (Some areas become too hot or warm enough for species to survive) - food shortages in some areas , due to the amount of food that countries can produce
• Climate change is an area where governments and individuals need to make decisions about the best course of action by evaluating evidence and considering all arguments