Climate Change

Question 1

Explain climate change causes (9)

Answer 1

Milankovitch Cycles in orbit
Varying perihelion, albedo
Eruptions
Melting permafrost
Ocean currents (El Nino, La Nina)
Fossil fuel use
Agricultural CH4 emissions
Landfill, 11% of CH4
Deforestation

Question 2

Explain climate change impacts (8)

Answer 2

Flooding
Water-borne disease
Landslides due to rain
Decline in polar fauna
Heatstroke
Drought
Forest fires
Longer tourist season for Iceland

Question 3

Explain and evaluate climate change solutions (6)

Answer 3

RRR
Education
Carbon offsetting
Car pooling
Charge for driving during peak hours
2019 bill for net 0 emissions by 2045