English National Curriculum - Science Science

3. Explore global warming

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Describe what's meant by global warming

Describe some of the biological consequences of global warming

Describe what's meant by peer-review

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ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

greenhouse gases

A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.

global warming

The increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time.

methane

A colourless, odourless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas.

consequence

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

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