Threats associated with climate change in the rainforest
I can explain that tropical rainforests are indirectly threatened by climate change.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Threats associated with climate change in the rainforest
I can explain that tropical rainforests are indirectly threatened by climate change.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Climate change is affecting tropical rainforests.
- How is climate change an indirect threat to tropical rainforests (ecosystem stress, drought).
Keywords
Climate change - a long-term shift in temperature, rainfall and weather patterns which has had natural causes in the past but is now due to human activities
Indirect - effects or consequences that are not immediately caused by an event or action but happen as a result of it
Threat - something that poses a danger or harm to an environment, species or ecosystem
Common misconception
Climate change has not impacted tropical rainforests as temperature and rainfall patterns have remained the same.
Climate change has affected tropical rainforests by increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and increasing the frequency of droughts. For example, the Amazon rainforest experienced its worst recorded drought in 2023.
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