What is the relationship between climate change and migration?
What is the relationship between climate change and migration?
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- In this lesson, we will explore the emerging number of migrants who are moving around the world as a result of the impact of climate change. You will learn about how different countries around the world respond to this issue.
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- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following best defines migration?
Fleeing from war.
Flying from one place to another.
The act of staying in one place.
Q2.
Which of the following is a push factor?
Freedom of expression.
Good quality health care.
High quality education.
Q3.
True or false: a refugee has not been granted legal status.
True
Q4.
Which of the following is a pull factor?
Floods.
High rates of disease.
Persecution because of religious belief.
Q5.
True or false: refugees and asylum seekers are mostly hosted in developing countries.
False
5 Questions
Q1.
By how many degrees is the Earth expected to warm by the end of this century?
10 degrees
2 degrees
4 degrees
Q2.
Which intergovernmental organisation brings together countries to discuss the issue of climate change and help coordinate a global response?
Extinction Rebellion
Greenpeace
WWF
Q3.
True or false, droughts are a widespread effect of climate change in Bangladesh?
True
Q4.
'Climate Change Refugee' is the term recognised by international law which defines the people forced to leave their home because of the impact of climate change?
True
Q5.
The effects of climate change are having an impact on migration in the UK?
False