Combined Science GCSE
Effects on weather and ecosystems
What Effects on weather and ecosystems means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Effects on weather and ecosystems
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Weather may become more extreme, with heatwaves, droughts, storms and heavy rainfall occurring more often, and habitats shift so some species move towards the poles or to higher ground while others face extinction.
Topics that use Effects on weather and ecosystems
- Global climate change (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and species distribution
- Effects on sea level and ice
- Environmental implications
- Extreme weather
- Global climate change
- Human and economic consequences
- Rising sea levels
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