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What you should know by the end of this lesson:
What you should know by the end of this lesson:
The negative local effects which could occur due to Global Climate Change
The positive local effects which could occur due to Global Climate Change
Sea Level Rise
Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise is the most well-known effect of Climate Change. Why does the temperature increasing actually cause sea levels to rise?
So now you know why Sea level will rise due to Climate change, it is time to have a look at what will happen to Banff.
Digital Workbook and Paper Jotter
Go to the website Flood Fire Tree and think about the following questions:
What sea level rise will force you to move house?
Which school will be closed first, Banff Academy or Turriff Academy?
What sea level rise will see Banff Academy become a beachfront property?
Good and Bad
Good and Bad
Despite the prospect that sea levels could rise high enough to force us to move away from our homes in the future, there are a large number of other:
Negative Effects
Negative Effects
Cost of flood defences will be very expensive. Increased rainfall in Scotland due to more evaporation at sea with warmer temperatures. This could lead to greater likely hood of rivers flooding in winter.
Positive Effects
Positive Effects
Longer growing seasons for farmers or double crops of some fruits reducing food prices. Lower heating costs for homes and a reduction in cold-related deaths. Cold related deaths account for around 50% of all deaths in the U.K every year.
Digital Workbook and Paper Jotter
In your notes, create an annotated diagram like the one shown below.
This can also be accessed at the link above
Be sure to include at least 2 positive impacts
Well done you have finished lesson 6 of Global Climate Change.
Well done you have finished lesson 6 of Global Climate Change.
Return to the topic launch page and attempt the lesson quiz
Return to the topic launch page and attempt the lesson quiz
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