THEME D

• What is the greenhouse effect?

  A mechanism causing climate change
• How do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?

  They trap heat in the atmosphere
• What gases are primarily involved in the greenhouse effect?

  CO2 and methane
• What are the long-term changes associated with climate change?

  Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns
• What is the first step in how the greenhouse effect works?

  Solar radiation passes through the atmosphere
• What happens to the majority of solar radiation that reaches Earth?

  It is absorbed by land and sea
• What occurs after heat is re-radiated from the Earth's surface?

  Some heat escapes, some is trapped
• What is a carbon footprint?

  Amount of CO2 produced by actions
• What are the positive and negative effects of climate change on the environment?

  Positives:

  • Milder conditions in Arctic & Antarctic
  • Allows for plant growth

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Earlier spring disrupts ecosystems
• What are the positive and negative effects of climate change on people?

  Positives:

  • Warmer winters reduce heating costs

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Increased diseases like malaria
• What are the positive and negative effects of climate change on the economy?

  Positives:

  • Longer growing seasons for double cropping

  
  

  Negatives:

  • £12 billion flood damages by 2080
• What is a landfill?

  A large hole for dumping rubbish
• What are some issues associated with landfills?

  Shortage of sites and health concerns
• What is the goal for waste in landfill in Northern Ireland by 2035?

  10% or less of waste
• What are the steps in the waste hierarchy for more sustainable management?

  1. Reduce
  2. Reuse
  3. Recover
  4. Dispose
• What is the aim of the 2015 International Climate Change Agreement?

  Reduce GHG emissions
• How often do countries meet to set targets under the climate agreement?

  Every 5 years
• What is required for countries to monitor each other under the climate agreement?

  Transparency in reporting progress
• What are the positives and negatives of improving ecosystems in relation to climate change?

  Positives:

  • Ecosystems protect from climate change effects
  • Restoring forests absorbs CO2

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Voluntary targets with no consequences
• What emissions were not counted until 2020?

  Aircraft emissions
• What is mass tourism?

  Large scale movement of tourists
• What are the economic, environmental, and cultural impacts of tourism?

  Economic:

  • Boosts local economy and creates jobs

  
  

  Environmental:

  • Better care for historical buildings

  
  

  Cultural:

  • Learning about other cultures
• What is a negative economic impact of tourism?

  Money often lost overseas
• How much water do tourists use daily in East Africa?

  685 liters per day
• What is ecotourism?

  Responsible travel that conserves the environment
• What are the benefits and negatives of ecotourism?

  Benefits:

  • Supports local businesses
  • Respects local culture

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Resorts destroy nature
  • Money goes to mega airlines
• What is greenwashing?

  Labeling attractions as sustainable when not