a compound with molecules that each contain one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms

a compound with molecules that each contain one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms

a layer of gases that surrounds a planet and may contain small amounts of solid and liquid particles

a gas that contributes to global warming by reducing the amount of radiation leaving Earth’s atmosphere

the increase in Earth’s global temperature, likely caused by higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Atmospheric carbon

Science

In the Atmosphere and Changing Climate unit, pupils will build on their understanding of the carbon cycle and climate change to explore the evidence for the composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere, and the effects and mitigation of increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane.

In the Earth's Resources unit, pupils learned about the composition of rock, the interior of the Earth, and how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made by heating.

This unit explores the rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It also examines the atmosphere's composition, human-induced carbon dioxide production, and its impact on climate. Focus is on interpreting data, identifying patterns, and presenting explanations.

Carbon cycle and climate change

When a fuel containing carbon is burned, which of the following may be produced?

Carbon dioxide is a compound containing ...

What is the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

What do well call the gases that absorb infrared radiation emitted from Earth, and warm the atmosphere?

an increase in Earth’s average temperature

a decrease in Earth's average temperature

Which gas is needed for fuels to combust?

Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels?

What scientific name do we give to a substance made up of only one type of atom?

Match each molecule name to its correct molecular formula.

Apart from a fuel, what else is needed for combustion?

absorb infrared (IR) radiation and trap ‘heat’ in the atmosphere

the long-term increase in Earth's surface temperature

molecules made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms

Match the following key terms to their definitions.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Atmospheric carbon

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.