This topic covers the atmosphere of the Earth and how humans are changing the gases in the atmosphere
Success criteria - can you…
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Describe the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere today |
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Compare the atmosphere with Earth’s early atmosphere |
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Explain why acid rain is made and the effect it has |
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Describe the greenhouse effect |
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State the human activities that produce carbon dioxide |
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State some impacts of global warming |
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List some resources we get from the Earth |
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State what sustainability is |
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Skill: Research the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and why it’s changed |
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Skill: Research the advantages and disadvantages of recycling |
Key words
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Meaning |
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Composition |
What something is made up of |
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Atmosphere |
The mixture of gases surrounding the Earth |
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Greenhouse effect |
A natural process within Earth’s atmosphere which keeps Earth at a temperature that is can sustain life |
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Fossil fuel |
A fuel made from the remains of animals and plants that died millions of years ago - coal, oil and natural gas |
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Global warming |
An increase in mean global temperatures |
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Climate change |
A long-term change in weather patterns |
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Deforestation |
The cutting down or burning of trees |
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Acid rain |
Rain water with a pH between 4-6 |