Effects of Climate change

• What is one of the main effects of climate change mentioned?

  Sea level rise
• Why is sea level rise a significant issue?

  It causes flooding in coastal communities
• What is the relationship between sea level rise and the melting of ice sheets?

  Melting ice sheets contribute to sea level rise
• What problems does flooding cause for communities?

  Flooding of businesses, homes, and schools
• What is a predicted future response to rising sea levels?

  Relocating people from affected areas
• How are storms changing due to climate change?

  They are becoming more frequent and intense
• What is one consequence of increased storm intensity?

  Higher wind speeds causing damage
• What conditions are leading to increased wildfires?

  Lack of rainfall and dry scrub land
• What is desertification and how is it related to climate change?

  Desertification is land becoming desert due to drought
• What is a drought?

  A period of time with lack of rainfall
• How does drought affect food production?

  It leads to loss of crop yields
• What are genetically modified crops being developed for?

  To be drought-resistant
• What is biodiversity?

  The variety of species in an ecosystem
• How does climate change affect biodiversity?

  It leads to habitat loss and species decline
• What happens when polar ice caps melt?

  It contributes to global warming
• Why is the melting of ice significant for climate change?

  It reduces the Earth's ability to reflect sunlight
• What is a fragile ecosystem mentioned in the material?

  The Great Barrier Reef
• What is the impact of warmer sea temperatures on coral reefs?

  Coral reefs cannot survive and die
• How does climate change threaten water supplies?

  Higher temperatures reduce reservoir levels
• What is a potential future conflict related to climate change?

  Wars over water supply
• What is the relationship between droughts and food production?

  Droughts lead to food production issues
• What is the significance of the melting polar landscapes?

  They are habitats for various species
• How does the loss of biodiversity affect ecosystems?

  It weakens ecosystem resilience and function
• What is the role of ice in regulating climate?

  Ice reflects sunlight and cools the Earth
• What is one method scientists are exploring to protect coral reefs?

  Developing super coral that withstands heat
• How does climate change impact the water cycle?

  It threatens drinking water supplies
• What is the significance of the Great Barrier Reef's biodiversity?

  It supports a wide range of marine life