an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

the average temperature of all the places on Earth’s surface

a pattern of rings on the cross-section of tree trunk showing the yearly growth of the tree

a long cylinder of ice drilled out of an ice sheet or glacier

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

Evidence for global warming

Science

In the Climate change and biodiversity unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about the impact of agriculture and deforestation on biodiversity, and to more thoroughly consider the effects of climate change on biodiversity and food production.

In the unit Climate change and living sustainably, pupils were introduced to the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explored some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

In this unit pupils 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.

Climate change and greenhouse gases

How often to automatic weather stations record the temperature?

average temperature of the surface of all land on Earth

average temperature of the surface of all land and water on Earth

average temperature of all places on Earth with weather stations

average temperature of all places on Earth where people live

Which of these can be used to work out temperatures in the years before measurements were taken?

What can be used to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere thousands of years ago?

it would definitely slow down how quickly the carbon dioxide level goes up

it would definitely stop the carbon dioxide level going up

it would definitely reduce the carbon dioxide level

What would reducing carbon dioxide emissions do to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

A model of a bath filling with water can represent the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Match each part of the model with what it represents.

an increasing average temperature for Earth

What human activities produce lots of carbon dioxide emissions?

What has happened to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution in the 1850s?

average weather conditions in a particular place over time

the wind, rain, sunshine and temperature in a place at one time

Match each word or phrase with its definition.

Which of these is **not** caused by climate change?

Which of these an example of climate change?

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

Evidence for global warming

Lesson outcome

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