Global Climate Change 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyClimate changeGCSEWJEC Created by: LucyCreated on: 30-01-13 20:20 What is the green house effect? It is a natural process by which the atmosphere traps heat from the sun 1 of 12 What are the causes of Global climate change? Carbon dioxide, Deforestation, Methane, Earth's orbit and Solar activity 2 of 12 What are the responses to global climate change? The Kyoto Protocol, Congestion charging, Carbon credits, Alternative energy and Conserving energy 3 of 12 What is Kyoto Protocol? This is an agreement, made by 182 counties at the Earth Summit in 1997, to reduce Carbon emissions 4 of 12 What is Congestion charging? Cities such as London have introduced 'congestion charges' to encourage people to use public transport rather than drive their own cars. 5 of 12 What is Carbon credits? countries that emit fewer greenhouse gases are able to sell 'carbon credits' to countries that exceed their limit. 6 of 12 What is Alternative energy? Governments are encouraging the development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. 7 of 12 What is Conserving energy? The UK government is promoting energy-saving plans, such as loft and cavity-wall insulation and low-energy light bulbs. 8 of 12 Name three greenhouse gases. Water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane. 9 of 12 By how much has the average global temperature risen over the past 100 years? 0.6 degrees 10 of 12 Name one possible natural cause of climate change. Variation in the Earth's orbit; Sunspot activity 11 of 12 By how much might sea levels rise in the next 100 years? One metre 12 of 12
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