Chemistry GCSE
Climate modelling
What Climate modelling means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Climate modelling
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Reference: AQA
Computer models that predict climate change have limitations because they may simplify processes, rely on incomplete data, or struggle to represent clouds and ocean currents accurately.
Topics that use Climate modelling
Related terms
- Carbon dioxide sources
- Complex systems
- Feedback mechanisms
- Greenhouse effect
- Human activities
- Methane sources
- Recall of examples
- Simplified model
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