1. What gases are causing climate change, according to most scientists? 2. By how much, on average, has the world’s temperature risen in the last 100 years?
3. Name and explain two human activities that have contributed to a rise in greenhouse gases.
4. Name one impact of climate change on: (a) the weather
(b) polar ice caps (c) animals (d) people
5. If temperatures were to continue to rise towards a 2°C average increase, what extreme effects could climate change have on the planet?
6. List five actions any individual citizen can take to help tackle climate change.
DISCUSS
Have a short (5–10 minute) discussion in pairs or groups on whether we in Ireland are doing enough to tackle climate change as a country.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 85 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
