Climate Change - Unit Assessment

The 'Knowledge of Climate Change' unit assessment for Year 6 Geography students is a comprehensive evaluation of their understanding of various aspects of climate change. The assessment includes multiple-choice questions that cover the definition of climate change, identification of greenhouse gases, the role of the ozone layer, and the origin of notable climate activists such as Greta Thunberg. Students are asked to select the correct answers from options provided, such as recognizing that climate change refers to a long-term shift in Earth's usual weather patterns and identifying carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases.

Further questions probe the students' knowledge on the causes of global warming, the benefits of the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect, and the concept of a carbon footprint. They are also tasked with choosing actions that can reduce their carbon footprint, such as planting trees and walking to school. The assessment includes a disciplinary knowledge section, where students must analyze tables showing the highest recorded temperatures and rainfall in the UK since 1901. By examining these tables, students are expected to draw conclusions about the effects of climate change, demonstrating their ability to interpret data and understand its implications on the environment.