ECOLOGY

CAUSES AND
EFFECTS OF
CLIMATE CHANGE
 Learning Objectives

To be able to :

*Know the meaning of climate and weather.

*Understand the causes of change in climate and

effects of climate change.

* Identify how to save our Earth from Global

Warming.
What is Climate Change?

Climate change is how the

characteristics of the weather
change in a certain place.
Climate change describes a
change in the average
conditions — such as
temperature and rainfall — in
a region over a long period of
time.
 CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Humans are increasingly

influencing the climate and
the earth's temperature
1. By cutting trees in the
forests

2. Burning fossil fuels, such

as oil and coal, which emits
gases into the atmosphere —
carbon dioxide.
causes of climate change …
 EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Volcanic Eruptions Ocean currents
• Plant more trees

• Conserve water

• Conserve electricity by turning off

the lights and appliances when not in
use.
• Reduce waste - make use of the
3R’s ie Reduce, Reuse , Recycle
wisely.
• Use carpool , walk or go by
bicycle as it is healthier also.

• Increase the crop

production.
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climate-zones