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

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

the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

a compound made of carbon and oxygen (CO₂) that is a gas at room temperature

a compound made of carbon and hydrogen (CH₄) that is a gas at room temperature

Greenhouse gases and 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

What is the average temperature of Earth’s surface?

How close is most of the atmosphere to Earth’s surface?

Which of these are **not** greenhouse gases?

it has been increasing quickly since the 1850s

What best describes the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere?

Which human activity does **not** produce large amounts of methane?

Order these greenhouse gases, starting with the one that is causing most global warming.

What do we call the natural process that helps keep Earth warm enough to live on?

What do the two parts of the word atmosphere describe? (atmo and sphere)

What is the main source of heating for Earth’s atmosphere?

in a layer near the top of the atmosphere

Where are the greenhouse gases that keep the atmosphere warmer than it would be without them?

What proportion of climate scientists agree that global warming is caused by human activities?

What greenhouse gas is produced by burning fuels?

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

Greenhouse gases and global warming

Lesson outcome

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