Climate change and Russia
I can describe the impact of climate change on Russia's environment, economy and population.
- Year 9
Climate change and Russia
I can describe the impact of climate change on Russia's environment, economy and population.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Russia is warming at more than twice the global average, especially in the Arctic.
- The melting permafrost is causing infrastructure damage and releasing greenhouse gases.
- Agriculture in Russia is impacted by changing rainfall patterns, affecting crop yields.
- The Russian government has started to acknowledge climate change but actions to mitigate it have been limited.
- Climate change is also influencing migration patterns with some regions becoming less habitable.
Keywords
Mitigation - taking action to reduce the negative effects of something
Permafrost - ground that stays frozen for two or more years in a row
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country such as transport and power supply
Common misconception
Russia will benefit from climate change because it will make the country warmer, allowing for more agriculture and economic opportunities.
While warming may open up some land for agriculture, the negative impacts will outweigh potential benefits. For example, flooding and unpredictable weather patterns will harm crops and water supplies.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.What is Russia’s most important export?
Q3.Which part of Russia has the most fossil fuel resources?
Q4.Why are Russia’s natural resources sometimes hard to access?
Q5.How does geography give Russia global influence?
Q6.What is a disadvantage of relying heavily on fossil fuels?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct meanings.
