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Consequences of Global Warming Global Climate Change
Global Warming Vs. Global Climate ChangeGlobal warming refers to the rising of Earth’s surface
temperature.
Global climate change refers to warming and the “side-effects” of warming.
Current Concerns: Sea Level is Rising
Land Ice Melting! Thermal Expansion!
Sea Level: Environmental Implications
Saltwater introduced into freshwater habitats, like coastal wetlands.
Saltwater will contaminate freshwater aquifers.Flooding will damage habitats.
Sea Level: Economic Implications
Tourism will decline as recreational areas are flooded.
Flooding and Relocation of Communities
It’s Already Happening!
Home to the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and the United Houma Nation Tribes
Since 1955, the island has lost 98% of its land.
Climate Models
Average temperature increase of 1.8 to 4°C
by 2100
Future Concerns: The Oceans• People are concerned with the changes that might
occur if things continue to get warmer. • More intense/more frequent hurricanes. • Ocean acidification and Coral Bleaching • Vertical mixing and thermohaline circulation may be
affected.