the effect of some gases in the atmosphere that keep Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them

an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

a pattern in data that shows one factor changes as another factor changes

Global warming

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

Increased greenhouse gases in atmosphere.

Starting with the first, order these statements to show how global warming is caused.

Using the graph, which time period has seen the warmest average temperatures?

Alex is explaining global warming to his parents. He says "Global warming is the sudden rise and fall in average global temperature."
What should he have said instead?

Which of these human activities do *not* burn fossil fuels but do release greenhouse gases?

If we continue to increase the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, what will happen to global warming?

Which gas is released when fuels like coal and wood are burnt?

The central, typical, or usual, number in a set.

What does the term 'average' of a number mean?

Greenhouses gases keep the atmosphere warmer than it would be.

Earth's surface becomes warmer than it would be.

Starting with the first, order these processes to describe the greenhouse effect.

Which one of these activities releases the greatest number of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

Starter Quiz