Consequences of Global Climate Change
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- Created on: 20-05-14 15:25
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- Consequences of Global Climate Change
- Sea level rise
- Temperature rise will cause thermal expansion
- Temperature rise will also cause melting of land ice
- Changes in climate
- Wind patterns: Stronger winds=Stronger storm damage, wind changes moving rain to different areas
- Precipitation: Higher temperature = More exaporation
- Ocean current changes
- El Nino: Reversal of the Pacific ocean current
- La Nina: Strengthening of the west flowing equatorial Pacific Ocean Current
- Ecological changes
- Temperature rise may cause faster plant growth
- Plants with shallow roots may cope less well with dry periods
- Species that hibernate may benefit by being able feed more of the year
- Precipitation changes may disturb wetland habitats
- Suitable new areas to colonise may not be available
- Human land use may block movement
- Less species interdependence
- Sea level rise
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