gases released into the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide from human activity

efforts to reduce or prevent the release of greenhouse gases and their effects

actions taken to adjust to current or future climate impacts

Cities and climate change

Geography

The growth of cities

GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities

Urban structure and land use

Global cities and megacities

Population in cities

Benefits of living in cities

Challenges of living in cities

Regenerating cities

Steel cities: Tangshan and Sheffield

Sustainable cities

The future of cities

This unit teaches pupils about how cities have grown and developed over time. Life in contrasting cities is explored through focussing on Manila and London.

Cities: What are they like to live in?

Reducing or preventing greenhouse gas release

Adjusting to current or future climate impacts

Which of these is an example of emissions?

What is an example of climate adaptation in cities?

Cities both cause and suffer from climate change

Cities are not affected by climate impacts

Which statement is true about cities and climate change?

Cities in poor countries don’t produce any emissions

Cities in all countries contribute to emissions

Some people think only rich, large cities cause climate change. What’s a better understanding?

Which of these is a challenge of rapid urban growth?

They think rural areas have better internet

Why do some people believe that life in cities is always better?

Cities can offer both opportunities and challenges

Which of these is true about city living?

Which of these is **not** always found in cities?

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