Climate Change Intro
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Climate change has been occurring for a long time, but recent trends show that the average temperature in Central England has increased substantially over the past 350 years. Photographs of Muir Glacier in Alaska show it retreating over 20 km between 1941 and 2004. Maps of Bangladesh emphasize that large portions of the country are near sea level, making it vulnerable to sea level rise which could potentially displace tens of millions of people. Arctic sea ice cover has also significantly decreased between 1980 and 2007.
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1) Curitiba has a unique recycling program called the "green swap" where residents can exchange recyclables for food/bus tickets at recycling points.
2) The city developed an extensive bus rapid transit system with dedicated lanes that over 75% of commuters use, reducing congestion.
3) An industrial city was built 10km outside Curitiba to avoid pollution and provide jobs for citizens.
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Migration has significantly changed the demographics of the UK. There are several types of migrants, including illegal migrants, displaced migrants, and voluntary migrants who move willingly. Recent trends show increases in UK migration, with migrants living and working predominantly in major cities like London. The population distribution shapes a pyramid structure, with more working-age migrants and fewer children or elderly, reflecting voluntary economic migration patterns.
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1) Map the total crime levels in different boroughs by changing the altitude of each borough polygon based on total crime numbers.
2) Color-code the boroughs based on levels of a specific crime chosen by the student.
3) Consider a map showing deprivation levels in London and examine whether there is a link between deprivation and crime levels.
Students are asked to take a screenshot of their final map, discuss whether the hypothesis that crime increases the closer one gets to central London is supported, and suggest other data that could
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