the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

the average level of the surface of the sea

thick layers of permanent ice found on land

a large mass of ice, moving very slowly downhill because of the gravitational force acting on it

Impact of climate change on sea levels

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 do satellite and tide gauge measurements show is happening to sea levels?

What is the name of a large mass of ice moving very slowly downhill due to the gravitational force acting on it.

What is **not** causing sea levels to rise?

What happens to particles of sea water that causes oceans to expand?

increase in Earth’s average temperature

a gas in the air that keep Earth warmer than it would be without them

average temperature of all the places on Earth’s surface

Match the words about climate science to their definitions.

For how long have climate scientists being measuring Earth’s temperature?

What is the change in sea level that happens twice a day called?

more carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere

Following the industrial revolution (1850s)

Following the start of the space race (1960s)

Following the smartphone revolution (2000s)

When did Earth’s global surface temperature start to rise quickly above its long-term average?

lower levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

What would cause Earth’s global surface temperature to start to fall?

Starter Quiz