gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat

one of the greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat

energy radiated from the sun via electromagnetic waves

to break down a substance into smaller parts

Climate change and the forests

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the distribution of forest biomes around the world. Pupils will learn about how humans interact with forests and the challenges that can result. Pupils will also learn how humans seek to manage forests to ensure a sustainable future for the biome and the wider world.

Forest biomes: why are forests so important?

{{}} gases are the name given to the gasses in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat.

This means that Earth is warm enough for us to survive

Too many greenhouse gases trap in too much heat in the atmosphere

A long-term change in Earth's weather patterns

 The heating of Earth's surface due to human activities

What human activities emit carbon dioxide?

The change in seasons from winter to summer

A sudden change in the temperature on one day

Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat

A plant that looses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in spring

Humans contribute to climate change by ...

What is the name of the process by which plants transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose? 

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

Climate change and the forests

Lesson outcome

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