Causes of Climate Change

• What are the two categories of causes of climate change mentioned?

  • Human causes
  • Natural causes
• What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

  It is the acceleration of the greenhouse effect
• What are the three types of fuel used by power stations?

  Oil, coal, and gas
• How do power stations contribute to climate change?

  They emit carbon dioxide and other gases
• What is fracking used for?

  To extract shale gas
• What is the impact of transportation on climate change?

  It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions
• What are the two types of fuel derived from oil?

  Petrol and diesel
• How does cattle farming contribute to climate change?

  It releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas
• Why is deforestation a significant issue for climate change?

  It reduces carbon sinks and releases CO2
• What is the role of trees in relation to carbon dioxide?

  They act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2
• What is the carbon footprint of manufactured goods?

  It is the total greenhouse gas emissions
• How does the clothing industry contribute to climate change?

  It has a significant carbon footprint
• What is the impact of volcanic eruptions on climate change?

  They can cool the planet temporarily
• What is the effect of ash from volcanic eruptions?

  It blocks sunlight and can cause cooling
• What is the Sunspot Cycle?

  It affects solar activity and climate
• How does the Earth's orbit affect climate change?

  It changes the distance from the Sun
• What is a tipping point in climate change?

  It is an irreversible change in climate
• What is methane's potency compared to CO2?

  Methane is 25 times stronger than CO2
• What are the main human causes of climate change?

  • Power stations using fossil fuels
  • Transportation (cars, boats, planes)
  • Deforestation
  • Cattle farming
  • Manufacturing industry
• What are the main natural causes of climate change?

  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Solar activity (Sunspot Cycle)
  • Earth's orbital changes
  • Methane release from thawing permafrost