increase in Earth’s global temperature, likely caused by more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

a large, slow-moving mass of ice that forms on land

the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time

large-scale changes to Earth’s environment that are made to counteract climate change

Global climate change and the effects

Chemistry

Earth's atmosphere (approximate values)

Evolution of Earth's atmosphere

Burning hydrocarbons

Atmospheric pollutants

Acid rain and chemical weathering

Greenhouse gases

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Human activity and climate change

Ozone layer: a story of global success

In the Industrial chemistry unit, pupils will learn about chemical, industrial, environmental and economic factors of some large-scale chemical processes.

In the Carbon Cycle and Climate Change unit, pupils learned about the carbon cycle, the formation of sedimentary rocks, and the impact of burning fossil fuels.

This unit explores the composition and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, evidence of climate change, and effects of pollutants like sulphur dioxide. It highlights scientific explanations, ethical considerations, risk evaluation, and the role of peer review in communication.

Atmosphere and changing climate

expansion of water due to increasing ocean temperatures

What are the causes of rising sea levels?

when new snow adds mass to glaciers more quickly than their ice is melting

when new snow adds mass to glaciers at the same speed as their ice is melting

when new snow adds mass to glaciers at the same rate as their ice is melting

when new snow adds mass to glaciers less quickly than their ice is melting

In what conditions do glaciers cause sea levels to rise?

make it hotter and sunnier everywhere on Earth

How can global warming affect the climate?

What key term is used to describe increasing average temperatures on Earth?

cause some animals to hibernate for different lengths of time

cause some animals to change where they live

cause some plants to flower earlier in the year

cause some plants to migrate at different times of year

How does climate change affect plants and animals?

Emissions are captured before they enter the atomosphere.

Carbon dioxide is separated from other emissions.

Carbon dioxide is injected into rock formations deep underground.

Order the stages of carbon capture and storage from a fossil fuel power station.

What do we call the gases that are responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy resources?

Some bacteria release methane into the atmosphere. Where are these bacteria found?

How may rising sea levels impact coastal areas?

What key term is given to the long-term weather conditions in an area?

Absorb higher-energy ultraviolet radiation

Absorb lower-energy ultraviolet radiation

Global climate change and the effects

Lesson outcome