An interactive visualization to observe the effects of a global temperature increase of 4 °C on human health, agriculture, forests, oceans and marine ecosystems, permafrost, water availability, and extreme climate events.
Students will observe and discuss how a global temperature rise of 4 °C will affect different regions in the world. They will learn about specific impacts such as the spread of vector-borne diseases, loss of forests due to forest fires or droughts, changes in crop productivity and food production, and flooding of coastal areas due to sea-level rise.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
What is permafrost? How would a 4 °C global temperature rise affect permafrost in Canada and Alaska? What are the potential consequences?
Discuss the potential impact of a 4 °C global temperature rise on water availability in Asian countries.
Describe the possible effects of a 4 °C global temperature rise on crop yields in South America.
Which regions of the world might be adversely affected by forest fires that are caused by climate change?
About the Tool
Tool Name
Four-degree interactive map
Discipline
Geography
Topic(s) in Discipline
Impact of global temperature rise, the impact of climate change on forests, agriculture (crops), water availability (droughts), sea-level rise, marine ecosystems (ocean acidification), permafrost, tropical cyclones and health
Climate Topic
Climate and Health, Climate and the Atmosphere, Climate and the Biosphere, Climate and the Lithosphere, Climate and the Hydrosphere, Climate and the Cryosphere, Disasters, and Hazards, Long-term Cycles and Feedback Mechanisms
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