Geography

How can humans adapt to climate change?

Key Stage 3, Geography, Climate change

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Intro Quiz
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How can humans adapt to climate change?

During this lesson you will learn about the range of strategies humans can use to adapt to a changing climate, including changing farming practices, and coping with sea level rises.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The correct definition for climate is ...

The day to day changes in the atmosphere at a particular time and place. The overall weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.

1/5

Q2.Climate change is predicted by...

Looking at previous climates. Using computer models. Both of the above

2/5

Q3.Future changes to the Earth's climate are ...

Hard to predict. Easy to predict.

3/5

Q4.If the world changed to low emission technology, the increase in global surface warming by 2100 would be around...

4.2°C 3.2°C 1.8°C

4/5

Q5.We can learn about past climates by...

Using a thermometer. Measuring tree rings. Measuring wind speed.

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The correct definition for climate is ...

The day to day changes in the atmosphere at a particular time and place. The overall weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.

1/5

Q2.Climate change is predicted by...

Looking at previous climates. Using computer models. Both of the above

2/5

Q3.Future changes to the Earth's climate are ...

Hard to predict. Easy to predict.

3/5

Q4.If the world changed to low emission technology, the increase in global surface warming by 2100 would be around...

4.2°C 3.2°C 1.8°C

4/5

Q5.We can learn about past climates by...

Using a thermometer. Measuring tree rings. Measuring wind speed.

5/5

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How can humans adapt to climate change?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Adaptation is ...

Preventing climate change from happening. Adjusting to actual or expected future climate change.

1/5

Q2.Regions such as the Sahel may have to start using ...

Barriers to prevent flooding from sea level rise. Drought resistant crops. Houses on stilts to prevent damage from floods.

2/5

Q3.The Thames Barrier aims to ...

Prevent London from becoming flooded due to sea level rise. Prevent migration of non-native fish species up the River Thames. Prevent flash floods from rainfall higher up the River Thames.

3/5

Q4.Another term for recycled wastewater is ...

Clear water. Black water. Grey water.

4/5

Q5.The problem that many people in South Africa are facing is ...

Too much rainfall, leading to flooding. Water shortages. Cooler temperatures than they are used to during the summer.

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How can humans adapt to climate change?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Adaptation is ...

Preventing climate change from happening. Adjusting to actual or expected future climate change.

1/5

Q2.Regions such as the Sahel may have to start using ...

Barriers to prevent flooding from sea level rise. Drought resistant crops. Houses on stilts to prevent damage from floods.

2/5

Q3.The Thames Barrier aims to ...

Prevent London from becoming flooded due to sea level rise. Prevent migration of non-native fish species up the River Thames. Prevent flash floods from rainfall higher up the River Thames.

3/5

Q4.Another term for recycled wastewater is ...

Clear water. Black water. Grey water.

4/5

Q5.The problem that many people in South Africa are facing is ...

Too much rainfall, leading to flooding. Water shortages. Cooler temperatures than they are used to during the summer.

5/5

Lesson summary: How can humans adapt to climate change?

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