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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

5.1The natural and human causes of climate change

The natural and human causes of climate change in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.1.1Describe the evidence for climate change.
  2. 5.1.2Explain natural factors in climate change: orbital changes, sunspots and volcanic activity.
  3. 5.1.3Explain how human activity causes the enhanced greenhouse effect.

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  • Climate change: evidence and causes

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The natural and human causes of climate change: sample question

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How do large volcanic eruptions usually affect global temperature in the following year or two?

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