Climate Change Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to climate change, its causes, effects, and possible solutions as discussed in the lecture.

The primary cause of climate change is the __ of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas).

Burning.

Scientists track climate change using __, tree rings, ice cores, and satellites.

Weather stations.

The main catalyst for significant climate change was the fossil fuel use during the __.

Industrial Revolution.

K selected species, larger long-lived, specialists, migratory species, and marine animals are considered __ vulnerable to climate change.

Most.

Urban areas experience __ effects due to climate change, while rural areas may face more ecological stress.

Heat island.

Extreme weather, food and water insecurity, and ecosystem collapse are potential consequences of __ (if no action is taken).

Climate change.

Some impacts of climate change are __, like air quality, but others, such as sea level rise, are long-term.

Reversible.

Carbon capture, reforestation, and soil carbon practices are ways to reduce __ emissions.

Greenhouse gas.

Shifting ranges of animals and parasites increase the risk of __ to humans due to climate change.

Disease spread.

According to the lecture, every degree of warming increases the __ associated with climate change.

Risk.