The Impacts Of Climate Change At A Range Of Geographic Scales
Overview
A warming of a degree or two may sound small, but it ripples outward into rising seas, fiercer heatwaves, shifting rainfall and failing harvests. The same warming that bleaches a coral reef in Australia can also flood a delta in Bangladesh and dry out a farm in the Sahel. The impacts are not evenly shared.
This lesson works through the present day and predicted future impacts of climate change at three scales: local, national and global. You will learn to read a climate graph, weigh impacts on people and on the environment, and explain why low lying and low income countries are often hit hardest.
Objectives
- The present day and predicted future impacts of climate change. For example, rising sea levels, and changes to global temperature, weather patterns, and food production.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on The Impacts Of Climate Change At A Range Of Geographic Scales. 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.
- Sea level rise is caused mainly by thermal expansion and: A. melting of floating sea ice B. melting of ice on land C. more rainfall D. ocean acidification Answer: B
- Ocean acidification most directly harms: A. desert plants B. coral reefs and shellfish C. polar bears D. mountain glaciers Answer: B
- Which impact is felt at the GLOBAL scale? A. one village losing its beach B. a rise in average world temperature C. a single farm drying out D. one flooded street Answer: B
- Thawing permafrost worsens climate change because it releases: A. oxygen B. methane C. nitrogen D. ozone Answer: B
- Climate change impacts tend to be greatest in countries that are: A. wealthy and mountainous B. low lying and low income C. cold and inland D. large and industrial Answer: B
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