General
What is climate change?
Long term changes in Earth's temperature and weather
In what way does climate change affect organisms?
By destroying their habitats or environments
Coral has become bleached.
Aquatic
What are the 3 areas discussed that climate change affects?
Aquatic/Ocean, Terrestrial/Land, Aerial/Air
Do industrial activities contribute to climate change?
Yes
Greater concentrations of CO₂ in the atmosphere causing it to dissolve and cause acidification.
Aquatic
Is climate change good or bad?
Bad
How much faster has climate change caused temperatures to rise for polar bears?
4 times as fast
Increased storm frequency has impacted the Arctic Tern's journey.
Aerial
What contributes to climate change?
Burning fossil fuels, human activities, deforestation, greenhouse gases
How has climate change affected the Arctic Tern?
It has impacted their journey's
Temperatures rose, which has melted the polar bear's ice.
Terrestrial
What can WE do to help?
Use less energy by turning off lights, walking or biking, or choosing companies that protect the environment. (Or if we say yes)
What is the term used to describe the chemical reactions due to climate change that harm ocean organisms?
Acidification
Climate change has disrupted migration and increased extreme weather.