georeferenced information including quantitative data (e.g. numbers) or qualitative data (e.g. photos), which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated)

overlays of scanned maps, aerial or satellite images which can be georeferenced to visually line up with other layers

a GIS tool which visualises changes in height above or below sea level along any transect line

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Using GIS to visualise climate change impacts

Geography

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds  

Evidence for climate change in the Quaternary period

Natural and human causes of climate change 

Effects of climate change on people and the environment

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Tropical storms – hazards and effects 

Tropical storms – responses 

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms 

Examples of preparation and responses to tropical cyclones

Using GIS to map the track of a tropical storm

This unit teaches pupils about climate change (causes, impacts and responses) together with extreme weather events, specifically tropical cyclones.

Climate change and weather hazards

Climate change impacts can be visualised and analysed using {{}} data and how it changes over time.

By tracking glacier size and movement over time

By predicting earthquakes in glacier regions

By measuring air pollution levels in cities

How can GIS help study glaciers and climate change?

It replaces the need for scientific research

What is one advantage of using GIS for climate change analysis?

Which of these climate-related changes can be monitored using GIS?

A long-term change in global or regional climate patterns

Human activities like burning fossil fuels

What is the main cause of recent climate change?

It releases stored carbon into the atmosphere

What is the role of deforestation in climate change?

What is a major international agreement to combat climate change?

It allows scientists to visualise climate trends and impacts

It prevents extreme weather events from occurring

It replaces the need for weather forecasts

Why is GIS important in climate change research?

Starter Quiz

What does GIS stand for?