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What topic is being covered in this week's lesson?
Changing climates
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What did the last video focus on regarding climate change?
Evidence
and
causes
of climate change
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What should students do with the threshold concept grid?
Fill it in
with detailed information
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How should students use visual clues during the lesson?
To fill in
gaps
in their notes
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What is the significance of the diagram showing expected problems in LIDCs and ACs?
It illustrates impacts of
temperature
increases
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What three key aspects should students consider when discussing climate change impacts?
Social
,
environmental
, and
economic
impacts
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What is the average global mean sea level rise in the last hundred years?
17
centimeters
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What causes sea level rise according to the lesson?
Thermal expansion
and
ice melt
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Which US location is mentioned as being at risk from sea level rise?
Miami
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How do warmer oceans affect tropical storms?
They lead to
stronger
and
more frequent
storms
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What was one of the most famous hurricanes mentioned?
Hurricane Katrina
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What is a consequence of increased rainfall due to climate change?
Greater
risk of floods
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Which countries were mentioned as suffering from flooding due to climate change?
India
and
Bangladesh
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What is the rate of coastal erosion along the North Norfolk coastline?
One
to
two
meters per year
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What contributes to coastal erosion according to the lesson?
Higher
sea levels
and
extreme
storms
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What should students do to enhance their understanding of climate change?
Look for
news articles
and examples
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What natural events contribute to flooding in Bangladesh?
Flooding from
Himalayas
and
monsoon
rains
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How have monsoon rains changed in Bangladesh?
They have become more
unpredictable
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How much land is eroded annually along the North Norfolk coastline?
One
to
two
meters
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Why does the North Norfolk coastline experience erosion?
Due to its
soft sediment
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What global regions also suffer from coastal erosion?
Coast of America
and other areas
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What factors contribute to increased coastal erosion?
Higher
sea levels
and
extreme
storms
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Which region in Africa is commonly associated with droughts?
The Sahel
region
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What type of climate characterizes the Sahel region?
Semi-arid climate
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What are the consequences of extreme droughts in the Sahel?
Loss of
vegetation
and food shortages
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How many people faced starvation in Niger due to drought in 2010?
350,000
people
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What recent weather patterns have been observed in the UK?
Extreme
floods
and
droughts
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What is a significant impact of climate change on Tuvalu?
Rising
sea levels
affecting
agriculture
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What is the highest point in Tuvalu above sea level?
Two meters
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What is salinization, and how does it affect Tuvalu?
Increased
salt
content
harming
crops
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How does climate change impact small island nations like Tuvalu?
They
suffer
from
effects
they didn't
cause
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What are some positive effects of temperature changes in the UK?
Warmer conditions attracting more
tourists
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What are the social impacts of increased heat waves in the UK?
More
deaths
from
heat-related
illnesses
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What major flooding events occurred in the UK during the 2000s?
Floods in
2013
and
2014
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How many people in the UK live near the coast?
15 million
people
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What could happen to plant and animal species in the UK if temperatures rise by two degrees?
30%
at risk of
extinction
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What is a potential consequence of warmer ocean waters for fish species?
Struggling to
survive
and
migrating
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How do droughts affect agriculture in the UK?
Decreased
crop yields
and
food production
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What impact do extreme weather events have on transport in the UK?
Disruptions due to
flooding
and heat
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What are the key impacts of climate change in the UK?
Increased
flooding
and
droughts
Rising
sea levels
affecting
coastal areas
Threats to
wildlife
and
biodiversity
Economic impacts on
agriculture
and
fisheries
Disruptions to
transport
and
infrastructure
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