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What is one of the main factors contributing to rising sea levels due to global warming?
What is one of the main factors contributing to rising sea levels due to global warming?
What is a consequence of increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall events?
What is a consequence of increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall events?
What is a consequence of changes in precipitation patterns due to global warming?
What is a consequence of changes in precipitation patterns due to global warming?
What is a consequence of coral bleaching due to rising sea temperatures?
What is a consequence of coral bleaching due to rising sea temperatures?
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What is a consequence of changes in temperature and precipitation patterns on ecosystems?
What is a consequence of changes in temperature and precipitation patterns on ecosystems?
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What is a consequence of increased evaporation from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs due to warmer temperatures?
What is a consequence of increased evaporation from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs due to warmer temperatures?
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What is a consequence of changes in food availability and quality due to global warming?
What is a consequence of changes in food availability and quality due to global warming?
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What is a consequence of changes in temperature and precipitation patterns on human health?
What is a consequence of changes in temperature and precipitation patterns on human health?
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Study Notes
Global Warming Impacts
Rising Sea Levels
- Thermal expansion: Ocean water expands as it warms, contributing to sea level rise
- Melting of glaciers and ice sheets: Adds freshwater to the ocean, increasing sea levels
- Increased coastal erosion and flooding: Rising sea levels cause more frequent and severe coastal flooding and erosion
Extreme Weather Events
- Increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall events
- Warmer ocean temperatures: Lead to more intense hurricanes and typhoons
- Changes in precipitation patterns: Cause more frequent and severe floods and landslides
Water Scarcity
- Changes in precipitation patterns: Alter the distribution and availability of freshwater resources
- Increased evaporation: Warmer temperatures lead to increased evaporation from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs
- Decreased water quality: Changes in precipitation and temperature affect water quality, making it less suitable for human consumption and agriculture
Loss of Biodiversity
- Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns: Disrupt ecosystems, leading to extinctions and changes in species distribution
- Coral bleaching: Rising sea temperatures cause coral bleaching, leading to loss of marine biodiversity
- Disruption of food chains: Changes in species distribution and extinction affect the delicate balance of food chains
Human Health Impacts
- Increased risk of heat-related illnesses and mortality: Warmer temperatures lead to more frequent and severe heatwaves
- Spread of disease: Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns alter the distribution and prevalence of disease-carrying insects
- Malnutrition: Changes in food availability and quality lead to increased risk of malnutrition and related health problems
Global Warming Impacts
Rising Sea Levels
- Ocean water expands by thermal expansion, contributing 0.4 mm/year to sea level rise
- Melting of glaciers and ice sheets adds 1.4 mm/year to sea level rise
- Sea level rise causes more frequent and severe coastal flooding and erosion, affecting 10% of the global population
Extreme Weather Events
- Heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall events increase in frequency and intensity due to global warming
- Warmer ocean temperatures increase hurricane and typhoon intensity by 5-10%
- Changes in precipitation patterns cause 20-30% more frequent and severe floods and landslides
Water Scarcity
- Changes in precipitation patterns alter freshwater distribution, affecting 67% of the global population
- Evaporation increases by 7% for every 1°C rise in temperature, leading to decreased water availability
- 50% of global water resources are affected by decreased water quality due to climate change
Loss of Biodiversity
- 20-30% of plant and animal species are at risk of extinction due to climate change
- Coral bleaching affects 70% of coral reefs, leading to loss of marine biodiversity
- Disruption of food chains affects 80% of the global ecosystem, leading to cascading extinctions
Human Health Impacts
- Heat-related illnesses and mortality increase by 5-10% for every 1°C rise in temperature
- Disease-carrying insects spread to new areas, affecting 50% of the global population
- Malnutrition affects 20-30% of children under 5, leading to increased mortality rates
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Explore the consequences of global warming, including rising sea levels, melting of glaciers, and extreme weather events.
