General Studies Paper I · Subtopic
Climate change
Official syllabus
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
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What this covers
Climate refers to patterns over longer periods, while weather describes shorter-term conditions. Climate change can alter risks for ecosystems and people, but a single weather event is not by itself proof of a long-term trend.
Key ideas
- weather
- climate
- driver
- exposure
- response