releases of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

gases in the atmosphere that keep it warmer than it would be without them

the calculated total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an activity

can be carried out over a long period of time with little or no negative impact on the environment

Eating sustainably

Science

In the Climate change and greenhouse gases unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

In primary science, pupils learnt about our climate and the factors affecting it.  The emphasis was on using data, taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

This unit introduces the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explores some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

Climate change and living sustainably

The calculated total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an activity is called a carbon {{}}?

rearing animals produces emissions, growing crops does not

growing crops produces emissions, rearing animals does not

neither growing crops nor rearing animals produces emissions

both growing crops and rearing animals produces emissions

Which of the following statements about greenhouse gas emissions are correct?

the total amount of carbon used to produce it

the total emissions of greenhouse gases while producing it

the total amount of carbon present in the food after it has been produced

What is the carbon footprint of producing a particular food?

Starting with the food with the greatest carbon footprint, sort these foods into order of decreasing carbon footprint.

A {{}} activity can be carried out over a long period of time, with little or no negative impact on the environment.

eating less meat and more fruit and vegetables instead

eating leftovers instead of throwing them away

buying food with lots of packaging to keep it fresh for longer

Which of the following is least likely to help us to eat more sustainably?

it is replenished more quickly than it is used up

it is replenished less quickly than it is used up

Which are facts about a renewable resource are correct?

How long would it take to notice whether **climate change** was happening where you live?

Which of the following gases is a greenhouse gas?

Which of these is **not** a greenhouse gas?

To produce less waste we need to reduce, reuse and {{}}.

generation of electricity with wind turbines

Which of the following activities does not produce greenhouse gas emissions?

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