AQA Geography Climate Change Revision Notes

• 1Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
• 2Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
• 3Climate change results in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss.
• 4Mitigation and adaptation strategies are essential to address the impacts of climate change.
• 5International agreements, like the Paris Agreement, aim to limit global temperature rise.

Climate change is when the Earth's climate changes due to natural processes and human actions. Humans are adding more greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, which makes the planet warmer. This can cause problems like more storms, rising sea levels, and changes in where plants and animals can live. To help, we can reduce our emissions and adapt to the changes that are already happening.