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Global Warming

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Global Warming

The consequences of global warming include:

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Ice

  • Melting ice causes sea levels to rise, which could flood coastal habitats forever, losing the land and associated biodiversity.
  • Changes to the way sea ice changes through the year is affecting the survival of animals at both poles.
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Extreme meteorological events

  • Extreme meteorological events, such as floods, droughts, severe storms and wildfires are happening more often.
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Sea surface temperatures

  • Rising sea surface temperatures are causing bleaching of sensitive corals.
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Ocean acidification

  • Increased acidification (becoming more acidic) of the oceans is making it harder for corals to build their skeletons.
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Migration patterns

  • Many migration patterns are likely to be altered by global warming.
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Distribution of species

  • Malaria-carrying mosquitoes have already spread to several European countries.
  • It is possible that malaria and similar exotic diseases will become an established part of life as far North as the UK in the near future.
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Reduction of biodiversity

  • The rate at which the climate is changing makes rapid adaptation key to avoiding extinction.
  • This is particularly challenging for large-bodied animals that typically have longer generation times.

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1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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