Climate Change - Extra - Flashcards in GCSE Geography

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Created on: 26-04-16 18:16

Give a named example of a Glacial period?

GEOGRAPHY - CLIMATE CHANGE

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What were the impacts of previous climate change? ( Benefits )

Temperatures were apparently 1°C warmer than now. The Romans experienced a very warm period during the years 21 to 50AD. Egypt experienced exceptionally favourable conditions for cereal production and was known as the Roman Empire’s breadbasket.

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What were the impacts of previous climate change? ( Benefits )

Crops like wheat were able to grow in abundance. There was also evidence of floods near the river Nile indicating more consistent rainfall.

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What were the impacts of previous climate change? ( Costs )

10-20% of peasant farmers died of hunger Cattle and sheep had less hay to eat in winter so animals did not survive.

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What were the impacts of previous climate change? ( Costs )

More competition for resources Farmers changed the crops they grew from wheat to potatoes

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