gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat

one of the greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat

energy radiated from the sun via electromagnetic waves

to break down a substance into smaller parts

Climate change and the forests

Geography

The forests of the world

The tropical rainforest biome

People's use of the rainforest

Protecting the tropical rainforest

The temperate deciduous forests

Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests

The boreal forest biome

People's use of the boreal forest

The Siberian wildfires

Mangroves: forests of the seas

The future of our forests

This unit teaches pupils about the distribution of forest biomes around the world. Pupils will learn about how humans interact with forests and the challenges that can result. Pupils will also learn how humans seek to manage forests to ensure a sustainable future for the biome and the wider world.

Forest biomes: why are forests so important?

{{}} gases are the name given to the gasses in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat.

This means that Earth is warm enough for us to survive

Too many greenhouse gases trap in too much heat in the atmosphere

A long-term change in Earth's weather patterns

 The heating of Earth's surface due to human activities

What human activities emit carbon dioxide?

The change in seasons from winter to summer

A sudden change in the temperature on one day

Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat

A plant that looses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in spring

Humans contribute to climate change by ...

What is the name of the process by which plants transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose? 

Climate change and the forests

Lesson outcome