003 - Carbon Footprints
Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
Environmental impacts of global flows at varying scales:
- Carbon footprints for global flows of food, goods and people.
Concepts
The process of global flows has the possibility to have an impact the environment.
Aim
To have knowledge and understanding of carbon footprints as a measure of environmental impact.
To have knowledge and understanding of the varying carbon footprints for the global flows of food, goods and people.
Key Terminology
Carbon Footprint
Define the key term above by using the 'Useful Link' below.
Useful Link
Activity One - Extended Answer Question
We have already looked at the increase production of carbon emissions for the climate unit in Paper Two so you have an understanding of why there has been increase. For this syllabus point it is asking you to focus on how the carbon footprint has grown as a result of increased global interactions. We don't often think about the impact we have every time we get on a plane to go and visit family or when we order something on line to be delivered. These interactions have just become apart of normal every day life. So how much carbon is produced from these flow and does that differ between places? As a group we are going to develop a detailed essay plan for the exam style question below. You will of course need A3 paper and a set of coloured pens.
Using examples, examine how the carbon footprint of different flows can impact the environment. [12 marks]
1 colour for the definition
1 colour each for the different flows of food, goods and people
1 colour for the examples/data
1 colour to write the introduction
1 colour to write the conclusion
Nations
The Guardian - 'Brutal news': global emissions jump to all-time high in 2018
'Geography. Global Interactions. Study and Revision Guide.' by Oakes Pages 99-101
Food
BBC News - Climate Change Food Calculator
Climate Change News - 7 surprising things about the carbon footprint of your food
'Geography. Global Interactions. Study and Revision Guide.' by Oakes Pages 99-101
Goods
Environment Protection Agency - Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Conversation - Five ways the shipping industry can reduce its carbon emissions
'Geography. Global Interactions. Study and Revision Guide.' by Oakes Pages 99-101
People
Smithsonian - Your summer vacation is a carbon emissions nightmare
The Independent - Tourism is responsible for nearly one tenth of the world's carbon emissions
'Geography. Global Interactions. Study and Revision Guide.' by Oakes Pages 99-101
Exam Style Question
Using examples, examine how the carbon footprint of different flows can impact the environment. [12 marks]
This lesson was development in collaboration with Richard Allaway from geographyalltheway. For more resources please visit www.geographyalltheway.com