Climate Change, Energy And Resources
Overview
Climate change is the issue that ties almost every other global topic together. The world keeps warming because we burn coal, oil and gas for the energy that powers our homes, factories and transport, and those same fuels are finite. In Global Perspectives you are not asked to memorise the science for its own sake; you are asked to think about the issue the GP way: to weigh how it looks to a single person, to a country, and to the whole world, to test the evidence and the arguments on both sides, and to reason your way toward fair and workable courses of action.
This note shows you how to do exactly that. You will see the core facts stated with their sources and years, the three perspectives set side by side, the big debates laid out as argument and counter-argument so you can stay balanced, and a set of report and team-project ideas you could actually use. Throughout, the worked examples model the skills the exam rewards: spotting a perspective, evaluating a claim, framing a sharp question and building a line of reasoning.
Objectives
- Explain why climate change, energy and resources is an issue of global significance and describe its main causes and consequences.
- Compare personal, local/national and global perspectives on climate change, energy and resources, with empathy and supporting evidence.
- Evaluate evidence, sources and arguments relating to climate change, energy and resources, distinguishing fact, opinion, bias and vested interest.
- Develop a line of reasoning toward possible evidence-based courses of action on climate change, energy and resources, and suggest report and team-project angles.
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Climate Change, Energy And Resources. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which of these is the best example of a global perspective on climate change? A. I try to switch off lights to save money on my bill B. Our country must protect its coal-mining jobs C. No nation can solve warming alone because emissions anywhere affect everywhere D. My town flooded last winter Answer: C
- Which sentence is a statement of fact rather than opinion? A. Renewable energy is the only sensible choice B. In 2024 clean sources supplied about 41 percent of the world's electricity C. Nuclear power is too dangerous to use D. Everyone should drive less Answer: B
- A report by an oil company argues that fossil fuels are still essential. The main reason to treat this cautiously is that the source shows: A. Good corroboration B. A vested interest C. Recent data D. Expert authorship Answer: B
- Which action is an example of adaptation rather than mitigation? A. Building flood defences to cope with rising seas B. Replacing a coal plant with wind turbines C. Insulating homes to use less energy D. Switching to an electric bus fleet Answer: A
- Which report question is best focused for an Individual Report? A. Climate change B. The environment C. To what extent should wealthy countries fund climate adaptation in poorer countries? D. Energy Answer: C
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