The Science of Climate Change
This topic covers the natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Students analyse historical climate data, ice cores, and the enhanced greenhouse effect.
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This topic covers the natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Students analyse historical climate data, ice cores, and the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Key Questions
- How do ice cores provide evidence for past climate variations?
- What is the difference between the natural and enhanced greenhouse effect?
- How do ocean currents influence global climate patterns?
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