Global Warming

Topic 9 - Chemistry of the Atmosphere
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Global warming is causing significant changes to the Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Describe four of these changes.

[4 marks]

    • Melting glaciers/ polar ice sheets

    (1 mark)

Illustration showing glaciers and polar ice melting as an effect of global warming.

  • Rising sea levels

    (1 mark)

Illustration showing sea levels rising as an effect of global warming.

  • Altered rainfall patterns leading to drought and floods

    (1 mark)

Illustration showing altered rainfall patterns leading to droughts and floods.

  • Loss of habitats

    (1 mark)

Illustration showing loss of habitats as an effect of global warming, represented by a bird and a habitat symbol.
 

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