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

solid particles and liquid droplets in the air

the white cloud-like trail behind an aeroplane made of ice crystals

to convert waste material into new products

Impacts of transport on the greenhouse effect

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 are tiny particles of solids or droplets of liquids in the air called?

usually cheaper to buy than similar petrol cars

usually cheaper to run than similar petrol cars

can be fully charged in one or two minutes

What are some of the advantages of electric cars?

charging using electricity generated by burning fossil fuels

charging using electricity produced by solar panels

emitting carbon dioxide from their batteries

producing the materials they are made from

How do electric cars cause some greenhouse gas emissions?

What word describes what happens to over 85% of a car at the end of its life?

Order the forms of transport for a family of four travelling from London to Paris, starting with the one that emits the **least** amount of greenhouse gases.

What to aeroplanes produce that increases the greenhouse effect?

releases of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

atmospheric gases keeping Earth warmer than it would be without them

Match the words about the greenhouse effect with their definitions.

What is the increase in Earth’s temperature above what is has been for many thousands of years called?

total effect of all greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

effect of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

effect of extra greenhouse gases added by human activity

increase in temperature of Earth since the industrial revolution

What is the name given to the average weather conditions in a country or region?

What would happen to Earth’s average temperature if the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increased less quickly than it is now?

What would happen to Earth’s average temperature if the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere started to decrease?

Starter Quiz