Diagnostic Misconceptions - 1°C change in Temp.

Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.4.13

The Impact of a 1°C Temperature Rise

A 1°C temperature rise would have a huge impact on the world as we know it. Some of the impacts are:

Heatwaves would be a third longer

Rainstorms would be more intense

Earth's weather patterns would change

Life cycles would change

Test yourself on Diagnostic Misconceptions - 1°C change in Temp.

  • The Earth's atmosphere is large.

    A 1°C increase in the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere will make a big difference to life on Earth.

    True or false?

  • Which of the following temperature changes would significantly impact life on Earth?

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