P2U2 09The Impact of Climate Change on People

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What determines the impact of climate change?

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The impact of climate change is directly related to the degree of temperature rise and the number of people living in an affected area.

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How does a smaller increase in global temperature affect climate change impact?

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A smaller increase in global temperature (e.g., 1°C) will have a less significant impact compared to a larger increase (e.g., 4°C).

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What are heatwaves and how are they affected by climate change?

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Heatwaves are periods of unusually high temperatures lasting for at least a few days. Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense, especially in cities.

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What health problems can heatwaves cause?

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Heatwaves can lead to serious health problems like heat stroke and respiratory illnesses, and increase death rates.

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How do droughts impact human populations?

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Droughts lead to food and water shortages, increased food prices, malnutrition, starvation, and conflict over resources.

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What is an example of a region affected by droughts and desertification?

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The Sahel region in Africa, where desertification is causing migration and conflict.

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How does climate change affect the spread of diseases?

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Warmer temperatures facilitate the spread of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and sleeping sickness to areas previously too cool.