IBEnvironmental Systems & Societies (ESS)DPHL6. Atmosphere & Climate Change

6. Atmosphere & Climate Change (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS))

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6.1 Introduction to the Atmosphere

  1. Atmospheric Composition & Function
  2. The Greenhouse Effect
  3. Atmospheric Dynamics & Processes (HL)
  4. Atmosphere & Altitude (HL)
  5. Milankovitch Cycles (HL)
  6. Hothouse Earth (HL)
  7. Atmospheric Composition & Evolution of Life (HL)

6.2 Climate Change Causes & Impacts

  1. Atmospheric Processes Affecting Climate
  2. Causes of Climate Change
  3. Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystems
  4. Impacts of Climate Change on Societies
  5. Climate Monitoring & Data Collection (HL)
  6. Global Climate Models (HL)
  7. Critical Climate Thresholds & Tipping Points (HL)
  8. Climate Change Responsibility & Vulnerability (HL)

6.3 Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

  1. Global Action & Decarbonisation
  2. Climate Change Mitigation
  3. Climate Change Adaptation
  4. Responses to Climate Change (HL)
  5. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scenarios (HL)
  6. Climate Technology & Geoengineering (HL)
  7. Climate Management & Intervention Challenges (HL)
  8. Climate Stakeholders & Perspectives (HL)

6.4 Stratospheric Ozone

  1. UV Radiation
  2. Stratospheric Ozone
  3. The Montreal Protocol
  4. Ozone Depletion (HL)
  5. Polar Stratospheric Ozone Depletion (HL)
  6. Chlorofluorocarbons & Hydrofluorocarbons (HL)