Biodiversity: Global Warming 🌍 GCSE Biology Learning & Revision
Description
The episode details the detrimental consequences of global warming on our planet.
Melting ice leads to rising sea levels and threatens coastal ecosystems, while shifts in sea ice impact polar animal survival.
An increase in extreme meteorological events like floods and droughts is noted, alongside rising sea surface temperatures that cause coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
Altered migration patterns and the spread of diseases like malaria are attributed to the changing climate.
Ultimately, the document highlights how rapid climate change threatens biodiversity, especially large animals, due to their slower adaptation rates and discusses the role of the greenhouse effect.
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