In this unit we will be looking at arid and equatorial climates as well as both the natural and enhanced greenhouse effect. We will also be looking at the consequences on humans of the enhanced greenhouse effect.
There are 6 lessons in this unit with an end of unit exam at the end.
You can find important keywords, supporting information for each lesson and instructions for the homework in this section.
There are 6 lessons in this unit with an end of unit exam at the end.
You can find important keywords, supporting information for each lesson and instructions for the homework in this section.
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One of the major impacts of climate change is an increase in sea-level but why does this happen?
Although most people would suggest melting ice would be the cause it is not the most important factor. Thermal expansion is explained in this short clip. Enjoy! |
Lesson 1: Climate
In this lesson you will be learning about how circulation cells in the atmosphere and the ocean currents transfer heat from hot to cold areas of the earth. You will also learn the role of the Coriolis effect and the jet stream in explaining atmospheric circulation patterns.
In this lesson you will be learning about how circulation cells in the atmosphere and the ocean currents transfer heat from hot to cold areas of the earth. You will also learn the role of the Coriolis effect and the jet stream in explaining atmospheric circulation patterns.
Lesson 2: Global atmospheric circulation
In this lesson you will be looking at how global atmospheric circulation influences the location of arid areas and areas of very high rainfall.
In this lesson you will be looking at how global atmospheric circulation influences the location of arid areas and areas of very high rainfall.
Lesson 3: Natural causes of climate change
In this lesson you will be looking at how the Earths climate has changed over time, how the causes of natural climate change at different times and their impact on the earth.
In this lesson you will be looking at how the Earths climate has changed over time, how the causes of natural climate change at different times and their impact on the earth.
Lesson 4: Evidence of natural change
In this lesson you will be looking at where we get evidence to prove there is a natural climate change.
In this lesson you will be looking at where we get evidence to prove there is a natural climate change.
Lesson 5: How are humans causing climate change?
In this lesson you will be looking at how human activity can lead to an enhanced greenhouse effect. You will also learn to interpret the evidence for human activity causing climate change.
In this lesson you will be looking at how human activity can lead to an enhanced greenhouse effect. You will also learn to interpret the evidence for human activity causing climate change.
Lesson 6: Evidence for how human activity is causing climate change.
In this lesson you will be looking at the possible consequences of climate change on people
In this lesson you will be looking at the possible consequences of climate change on people
Climate change homework
Alongside your homework will be key geographical words which you need to learn the definitions of.
Homework 1:
Identify two ways that heat at the equator can be redistributed around the world. You need to look at atmospheric and oceanic redistribution of heat .( 3 marks)
Identify two ways that heat at the equator can be redistributed around the world. You need to look at atmospheric and oceanic redistribution of heat .( 3 marks)
Homework 2:
Explain one way the climate of the Earth can change because of natural causes ( 3 marks)
Explain one way the climate of the Earth can change because of natural causes ( 3 marks)
Homework 3:
How do we know that human activity is leading to global temperature rise? ( 3 marks)
How do we know that human activity is leading to global temperature rise? ( 3 marks)
Homework 4:
Case study on either Kiribati or the Maldives. Find out what are the consequence of Sea level rise and what are they doing to try and combat it?
Add maps, pictures etc.
Case study on either Kiribati or the Maldives. Find out what are the consequence of Sea level rise and what are they doing to try and combat it?
Add maps, pictures etc.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Keywords
The words shown in the slideshow below are the most important keywords in this unit. You need to watch the slideshow and check you know the definition and correct spelling of each word .
The words shown in the slideshow below are the most important keywords in this unit. You need to watch the slideshow and check you know the definition and correct spelling of each word .