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CO₂ and Temperature: Key Data

Part of Climate Change — GCSE Chemistry

This key facts covers CO₂ and Temperature: Key Data within Climate Change for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Climate Change in Atmosphere for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 9 of 17 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 9 of 17

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20 questions

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15 flashcards

📋 CO₂ and Temperature: Key Data

Year	CO₂ (ppm)	Temperature Change
Pre-industrial (1750)	280	Baseline (0°C)
1950	310	+0.5°C
2000	370	+0.8°C
2023	420+	+1.1°C

Key point: This correlation reflects a causal mechanism — the enhanced greenhouse effect is well understood through physics, not just statistical correlation.

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Practice Questions for Climate Change

Which statement correctly describes the difference between weather and climate?

A. Weather is the long-term average conditions; climate is what happens on one day
B. Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the long-term average of those conditions
C. Weather refers to temperature only; climate refers to rainfall only
D. Weather and climate mean the same thing

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Explain three consequences of climate change for the environment or human populations. [3 marks]

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Quick Recall Flashcards

How have CO₂ levels changed since 1880?

Increased from 280 ppm to over 420 ppm (a 50% increase)

At what rate is Arctic sea ice declining?

13% per decade

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