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

the separation of carbon dioxide from other emissions and the storage of it in deep underground locations

an energy resource that can be replenished as quickly as it is used so will not run out

all the industries involved in generating electricity or providing fuels

Reducing emissions from industry

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

gases in Earth’s atmosphere that keep it warmer than it would be without them

gases in Earth’s atmosphere that keep it cooler than it would be without them

an insulating layer of gases near the top of the atmosphere

an insulating layer of gases close to Earth’s surface

the amount of greenhouse gas emissions is smaller today

the amount of greenhouse gas emissions hasn’t changed very much

the amount of greenhouse gas emissions is bigger today

How do UK’s greenhouse gas emissions today compare to its emissions in 1990?

Put these contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in order, starting with the biggest greenhouse gas emitter in the UK.

it increases emissions of greenhouse gases

What is a **disadvantage** of UK industry using carbon capture and storage?

most of the carbon dioxide is separated from other emissions

the carbon dioxide gas is compressed and made into a liquid

carbon dioxide is injected into rock formations deep underground

carbon dioxide remains there for a very long time

Put the steps of carbon capture and storage into the correct order in which they happen.

more electricity must be generated using natural gas

more electricity must be generated using renewable energy resources

Switching from burning fuels to using electricity to heat our homes and for transport can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But what else must happen to do so?

keep Earth’s temperature higher than it would be without them

keep Earth’s temperature lower than it would be without them

force Earth’s temperature to keep rising for ever

force Earth’s temperature to keep falling for ever

What do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere do?

What do we call the increase in Earth’s temperature caused by human activity?

extra greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere by human activity

extra greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere since the 1850s

What is the **enhanced greenhouse effect** caused by?

Which option includes most greenhouse gases?

What is the type of chemical reaction that produces most of the greenhouse gases made by human activity?

in a layer at the bottom of the atmosphere

spread out, but mainly in the top part of the atmosphere

Where are greenhouse gases found in the atmosphere?

Starter Quiz