Climate Change and Food Security

Climate change and food security

by Ms. Slade

What is climate change and how does it effect food?

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​How does climate change effect food security?

• ​Some places are becoming wetter, while others are becoming drier.

• ​Glaciers and ice caps are melting, causing sea levels to rise.

• ​Extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and cyclones are becoming more serious and frequent.

• ​Droughts mean there is not enough water for successful crop growing, while a drastic increase in the amount of rain falling on a region means crops may be flooded and destroyed.

Multiple Choice

The main cause of climate change is a result of...

• The earth getting older

• An increase of carbon dioxide levels in the earths atmosphere 

Multiple Choice

If glaciers and ice caps melt,  will the earths sea levels rise?

• Rise 

• Lower - due to less ice 

Multiple Choice

Climate change causes more...

• Droughts 

• Severe weather events e.g. storms, droughts and floods

• Both

Fill in the Blanks

What continent is most likely to have the biggest decrease in food productivity by 2080?

Open Ended

Why might Africa have the most severe decrease in food production?

Refer (speak about) to climate change in your answer. 

Poll

What states/territories in Australia are likely to experience decreased food production?

• Western Australia (WA)

• Queensland (QLD)

• Northern Territory (NT)

• All of the above

Open Ended

Give one example of a country in Asia that is likely to increase in food production levels? Explain the percentage it might decrease and why?

Open Ended

Analyse the photo. 

How could climate change effect this woman?

Poll

Is climate change an issue you are a part of?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Explain your answer.

Why did you say yes or no?

​Actions you can take !

• Know the facts

• ​Email your local MP (member of parliament) - strengthen the voice

• Share content

• ​Share knowledge

• Have a conversation