Unit Award Scheme

74737

Human activity and its effect on climate change

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. explain how the greenhouse effect is increasing the temperature on the Earth	Student completed work
2. name the main greenhouse gas	Student completed work
3. name three fossil fuels and say how each one could be used, eg crude oil can be refined to produce petrol for motorbikes	Student completed work
4. explain at least two of the possible effects of warmer temperatures on Earth's climate	Student completed work
5. describe what a carbon footprint is	Student completed work
6. describe at least four ways to reduce the carbon footprint of what you buy	Student completed work
7. describe at least five ways to reduce home energy use	Student completed work
8. state at least five examples where using energy in the home can create carbon dioxide.	Student completed work