Climate Change Introduction

2. One major consequence of climate change caused by melting glaciers and warming oceans.
3. Burning fossil fuels releases this greenhouse gas into the atmosphere.
5. Coal, oil and natural gas are examples of these things
7. Long-term changes in Earth's temperature and weather patterns.
9. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
10. The type of sustainability that focuses on protecting ecosystems and natural resources.
11. Rising sea levels force families to leave their homes and communities. This is most likely to reduce people's ________ health and wellbeing because they lose relationships and support networks.
12. Flooding damages schools, preventing children from attending classes. This affects their ability to access ________.

1. Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and cause earth's temperature to rise
4. A massive bushfire destroys crops, reducing the amount of food available. This is most likely to impact people's ________ health and wellbeing.
6. Cutting down forests increases climate change because fewer trees absorb carbon dioxide. This process is called ________.
8. A severe drought causes crop failures, leaving families unable to earn an income or buy enough food. This reduces their ability to achieve a decent standard of ________.