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Complete the paragraph using the following words ENHANCED ATMOSPHERE WARM
GLOBAL CARBON DIOXIDE GLOBAL GAS POLLUTE

___________ ________ is a greenhouse ___. These gases in the ___________ keep the planet
comfortably _____. Human activities are producing more greenhouse gases which _________ the
atmosphere. This is causing the ________ greenhouse effect and seems to be leading to ________
warming.

2. Use the pictures to state three causes of the enhanced greenhouse effect. Also state whether
they produce carbon dioxide or methane
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1-5 Costs of a warmer UK Benefits of a warmer UK 1-5

In the summer drought and water shortages could In winter, heating costs and road gritting costs
become more common, especially in the south. could fail
There could be more illnesses such as heat-stroke More people could take their holidays in the UK
and skin cancer which would be good for tourism
Very hot temperatures can melt road surfaces and There could be fewer deaths of old people in the
buckle railway lines winter from the cold
Farmers might have to change crops to those that New crops might mean new sales opportunities
need less water and more sunshine for farmers
Some plants and animals might die out if it gets too More land could be farmed at higher altitudes
cold
3. Read the Table showing costs and benefits of a warmer UK. List the benefits and costs 1-5 in
order of what you think is most important.

4. Explain why you have chosen for your most important benefit and most important cost.

Cost

Benefit