climate change
What defines Climate Change as described in the notes?
A large-scale, long-term shift in the planet's weather system.
What is a social impact of climate change mentioned in the notes?
Threatening coastal homes.
What is the primary range of time for which ice cores provide evidence for climate change?
Up to 800,000 years
What is a limitation when using paintings and diaries as evidence for climate change?
They can't be dated accurately and are subjective.
What percentage of all greenhouse gases does carbon dioxide (CO2) account for?
60% of all GHGs
How do large volcanic eruptions primarily affect global temperature?
By blocking sunlight, leading to cooling.
What is a positive economic impact of climate change in the UK?
More people holidaying in the UK.
Which natural climate change factor involves Earth's orbit, tilts, and wobbles affecting its proximity to the sun?
Milankovitch Cycles
Which global impact of climate change directly reduces fish stocks by affecting marine ecosystems?
Ocean acidification
Which type of greenhouse gases are human-made and often found in items like refrigerators and aerosols?
Halocarbons
What is the primary cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?
Human activities producing additional greenhouse gases.
By how much has the UK's temperature already risen since 1990?
By 1°C
During the Quaternary Period, what were the cold periods called?
Glacial periods
What is the highest point above sea level in Tuvalu, a small group of low-lying islands?
Just 5 metres
What is a characteristic of temperature data from early measurements, since 1880?
They are limited in number and not very accurate.