1. Climate Change – Its effects

2. We are learning to…
Give examples of some of the ways that changes in the climate can positively affect countries
Give examples of some of the ways that changes in the climate can negatively affect countries

3. I can… Explain the benefits to some countries of climate change
Explain the negative impacts to some countries if climate change
Write a report on the effects of climate change

4. Global Warming – refers to the fact that the world’s temperature has increased by 10C in the last 100 years. This figure is expected to increase to at least 20C in the next 100 years. However, the rate at which areas experience warming differs from region to region. Climate Change – refers to the fact that it is not just the temperature which is changing: the amount of rainfall is also changing, leading to droughts and floods, and so is wind speed, leading to stronger storms. Different regions of the world are affected in different ways.

5. Positive effects of climate change
People usually think of climate change as being negative. However, there are some reasons why climate change can be though of positively.
You will see some of these positive effects on the next slide.
You will see that northerly latitudes benefit most. Many of these areas that benefit are in developed countries.

6. Less sea ice will mean sea transportation will be easier and more efficient
Increased crop yields
Farming will be possible at higher latitudes
Reduced energy demand in colder climates
Increased tourism because it will be warmer
Longer growing seasons which could mean an increase in agricultural production
The Arctic and Antarctic will experience milder climates, allowing human habitation and more species to grow
Fewer deaths and injuries caused by cold weather

7. Negative effects of climate change
Some of the negative effects of climate change are already being witnessed across the world, including floods, sever storms, and droughts and food shortages.
Tropical latitudes are particularly affected and most of these areas are in developing countries.
You will see some of the negative effects of climate change on the next slide.

8. Ecosystems in polar regions will be changed
Central Europe may experience less rainfall in summer causing shortage in water and heat waves
Rising sea level will flood coastal areas, especially Bangladesh, El Salvador and Guyana
More frequent and stronger hurricanes
Increased temperatures will mean farming is unproductive, leading to famine
Rivers such as the Ganges are at risk of flooding, which spreads disease
Economic development will be slowed
Widespread drought in many African countries
Rising sea levels will flood islands such as the Maldives
Warmer sea water expands, so sea levels rise
Ocean circulation might be disrupted changing the ocean currents
Wild fires will be more common in areas which become drier
Wildlife may be lost from the Great Barrier Reef
Much of the Amazon may be turned to desert with increased temperatures, leading to loss of wildlife and species extinction
Ecosystems in polar regions will be changed
Melting of polar glaciers can lead to sea level rises
Increased desertification and the deserts begin to spread
Water shortages particularly in southern and eastern Australia

9. Task
Take 2 copies of the World blank map. Label them with the summarised positive and negative effects of climate change.
Write a report on the global effects of climate change:
Describe how the climate is changing and how it will change in the future
Describe and explain what you think are the 3 biggest positive effects, and the 3 biggest negative effects
Make reference to specific regions and countries (carry out research for more detail)
Maps and diagrams should be included

10. We were learning to…
Give examples of some of the ways that changes in the climate can positively affect countries
Give examples of some of the ways that changes in the climate can negatively affect countries

11. Can I… Give examples of the positive effects of climate change
Give examples of the negative effects of climate change
Write a report on the effects of climate change referring to specific areas
Make use of maps and diagrams to aid
my report