# Describe four possible effects of global climate change on the Earth.

> AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) — 4.9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Sea levels rise due to melting of polar ice caps
2. Species extinction / loss of biodiversity
3. People migrate from areas affected by drought or flooding
4. Decrease in crop yield for major world crops

## Key terms

- [global climate change](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/global-climate-change)

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