The causes and effects of Climate Change To examine the link between the SDG’s and Climate Change Starter What is meant by the term “Climate Change”? To understand the science behind Climate Change To examine the effect of climate change on different parts of Planet Earth

Enhanced Greenhouse Effect

Definitions Task – In the middle column try and write your own definition for each of the key words. Then using the worksheet, cut out the statements and match them up with the key words. Once you are happy and have checked with a partner, stick them down.

What is the link?

Climate Change Gases Carbon dioxide – most important gas. Produced by road vehicles, burning fossil fuels in factories and power stations , deforestation (releases co2) CFCs – from aerosols, foam packaging, fridges Methane –farming rise in paddy farms, cattle farming, decomposition of organic wastes – landfill sites Nitrous oxides – from car exhausts and farm chemicals, e.g. fertilisers, aircraft engines

Some extra facts.. Burning fossil fuels and deforestation are human activities that add carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Another greenhouse gas is methane which is also added to the atmosphere by human activity. Methane is a greenhouse gas. Human activities such as paddy rice farming and cattle ranching contribute to it in the atmosphere e.g. in Australia 11% of its carbon footprint comes from cattle. Burning fossil fuels and deforestation are human activities that contribute to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Impacts of Climate Change

Conclusions Who are the biggest polluters? Where are the smallest polluters found? Explain why people in the developing world produce only small amounts of greenhouse gases. Think about their lifestyles and activities compared to the developed world.