5. Climate Change

5. Climate Change

  • 5.1.1 Evidence of climate change: global temperature data, ice cores, sea ice positions, historic writing and paintings.

    5.1.2 Factors influencing natural climate change: orbital changes (Milankovitch cycles), sunspots, volcanic activity.

    5.1.3 The human influence on the atmosphere causing the enhanced greenhouse effect. For example, the use of fossil fuels, deforestation, agriculture.

  • 5.2.1 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.

  • 5.3.1 The strategies (including national and international agreements) and techniques used to manage the impacts of climate change.

    5.3.2 An evaluation of mitigation (including international agreements) and adaptation strategies and techniques used to manage the impacts of climate change.

    5.3.3 One detailed specific example of a named country or region to include:
    • the impacts of climate change
    • the responses to climate change
    • the strategies and techniques being used to manage climate change; including sustainable.