Areas at risk of desertification No immediate risk
7. Desertification around the globe
Managing information and thinking
Using an atlas/Google Maps and figure 7, list two countries that contain:
1. Desert areas 2. Areas at risk of desertification
4. Threats to Wildlife
Global warming is a real threat to many species of animal. It is estimated that an average rise in global temperature of 1.5 °C could put 30% of species at risk of extinction.
Rising seas and stormy weather will affect sea turtles by eroding or destroying many of the beaches where they lay their eggs.
Question Time
Select any three implications of climate change from the list below and describe what is likely to happen in each situation: