Bibliograph

What is climate change?, James Shoals

Type

Label

What is climate change?, James Shoals

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What is climate change?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1098218582

Responsibility statement

James Shoals

Series statement

Climate challenges : problems and progress

Summary

"Climate refers to the average weather pattern of a particular area. Weather is the state of the atmosphere of a particular region. The factors that contribute to the weather of a given place are rainfall, temperature, air pressure, and humidity. Weather changes every day. Climate change, however, is a much more complex phenomenon, with great consequences on ecology. The rise in global temperatures over the decades has proved that climate is indeed changing. Much of this change is attributed to various human activities. Adapting to climate change is not always easy, but there is no alternative than to adjust. To prevent further damage, people need to adopt a more responsible attitude toward nature and restrict the activities that harm it in the longer run."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Greenhouse effect -- The ozone hole -- Natural causes -- El niño and La niña -- Human influences -- Deaths and diseases -- Natural disasters -- Impact on agriculture -- Impact on wildlife -- Impact on coral reefs -- Impact on forests -- Impact on waterbodies -- Impact on drinking water -- Polar regions -- International treaties -- Climate in the future -- Adaptation

Target audience

juvenile

Classification