Here are two possible responses to the homework questions in point-evidence-example-limitation (PEEL) format: 1) Singapore has taken several effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The National Environment Agency implements a mandatory carbon tax on large emitters (Point). This has encouraged companies to invest in cleaner technologies like solar power (Example). As a result, Singapore's emissions intensity has declined by 36% from 2005 to 2020, exceeding its target (Evidence). However, being a small country with limited renewable resources, Singapore still relies heavily on imports of goods and energy, contributing to its carbon footprint (Limitation). 2) India needs to take significant responsibility to reduce emissions. As one of the fastest growing major economies, India

1. Topic 6 Impact and
Responses to
Climate Change
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2. Essential
Questions
Definitions Learning
outcomes
A. What are the
impact of
climate
change to
humans?
B. How do
countries
prepare for
the impact
brought
about by
climate
change?
(LDQ - PEEL)
- Climate change has impacted
the natural environment and
human lives
- Strategies can be implemented
to reduce human induced
climate change and its impact.
- Variable weather and climate
continues to provide a
challenge to humans due to the
negative impact it can bring to
the natural environment and
human lives.
- Explain the
impact of
climate change
to the
environment
and human
lives.
- Describe how
countries/govt
have responded
to climate
change issues

3. 6A. What are the impact of
climate change to humans?
1. Sea level rise
2. Extreme weather events
3. Diseases spread
4. Growing season affected
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4. 1. Sea level rise
• Steady increase in sea
level height
• Higher temperatures
cause
▫ Melting of glaciers (ice)
▫ Sea and oceans to
expand
• Threatens low-lying
islands and coasts eg
Maldives

5. 2. Extreme weather events
• Refers to severe and rare
weather phenomenon =
results in economic losses
and loss of lives
• Higher frequency due to
higher land and sea
surface temperatures
▫ Results in greater amount of
water vapor and heat
• Eg: Heat waves, floods,
droughts, cyclones

6. 3. Diseases spreading
• Increased temperatures
and rainfall helps insects to
thrive
• May spread infectious
insect-borne disease
(transmit to
humans/animals)
• Eg Mosquites breed easier
with heavy rainfall (Spread
of malaria and dengue)
• Diseases also spreads to
new places because climate
of a place changes

7. 4. Growing season affected
• Higher temperatures may
result in longer or shorter
growing season for crops
• GOOD: Blackberries (can
grow in UK now as
temperature increased)
• BAD: Applies and
Cherries (Production
reduced in Yunnan as
they need cool weather
conditions)

8. 6B. How do countries prepare for the
impact brought about by climate change?
1. International responses: Kyoto
Protocol and Copenhagen
Conference
2.National responses: Individual
countries eg Singapore and
India (PEEL)

9. International level – United National efforts
Definition Successes Limitations
KyotoProtocol
- Reduced
green-
house gas
emission
- Many countries met or
exceed target to reduce
greenhouse gas
- Countries carried out
emission reduction
projects
- Some countries
didn’t achieve
targets
- Some countries
didn’t sign
treaty
CopenhagenConference
- Improve
measures
for Kyoto
Protocol
- Cap increases in global
mean maximum
temperature within 2
degrees celsius
- Funds provided to
reduce greenhouse gas
emission
- Targets not
met by many
countries

10. 6B. How do countries prepare for the
impact brought about by climate change?
1. International responses: Kyoto
Protocol and Copenhagen
Conference
2.National responses: Individual
countries eg Singapore and
India (PEEL)

11. Point
Explain
Example
Limitation

12. Format: 6 marks (usually last question)
Sample questions
1) With reference to examples, assess the
effectiveness of how Singapore has
reduced the greenhouse gas emissions.
2) Evaluate the extent that India should
take responsibilities to reduce the
emission of greenhouse gases.
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13. With reference to example, assess the effectiveness of how locals
protect tourist areas.
L3/6 : L3/5 with well elaborated CONCLUSION
In conclusion, locals are largely effective in protection of the
tourist areas. However they will need to improve on their labour
skills in conservation and preservation of the environment so that
they are capable to manage the tourism impacts successfully.
Groups
(P)
Strengths (E) Examples (E) Limitations (L)
Locals –
A local
communi
ty is a
group of
people
living in
the same
territory.
Community
based tourism
makes locals a
priority in
employment and
business
opportunities.
They also benefit
economically
from tourism.
In Java (Indonesia),
the Candirejo village
had new jobs and
businesses due to
tourism. There were
63 new jobs, 5 new
business as well as
12.5 % increase in
income from 2001
to 2003.
The locals may not have
enough skilled labour
such as managers and
consultants that can
successfully help to
manage the impact of
tourism. Therefore, they
may need to seek help of
NGOs to provide training.

14. Marks allocation
•Level 1: 0 – 2 marks eg L1/1 ,
L1/2
•Level 2: 3 – 4 marks eg L2/3 ,
L2/4
•Level 3: 5 – 6 marks eg L3/5 ,
L3/6

15. Level 1: 0 – 2 marks
• Simple description of strengths and
limitations
• One sided answer
• No example given
• L1/1 : ONE strength or ONE limitation
of ONE group
• L1/2 : ONE strength or ONE limitation
of TWO groups

16. Level 2: 3 – 4 marks
•Detailed description of strengths
and limitations
•Two sided answer
•Examples are given
•L2/4 : ONE strength & ONE
limitation of TWO groups with TWO
examples

17. Level 3: 5 – 6 marks
• Very detailed description of strengths
and limitations
• Two sided answer
• Examples are given
• L3/5 : ONE strength & ONE limitation
of TWO groups with TWO examples
• L3/6 : L3/5 with well elaborated
CONCLUSION

18. Homework 6
1) With reference to examples, assess the
effectiveness of how Singapore has
reduced the greenhouse gas emissions.
[6]
2) Evaluate the extent that India should
take responsibilities to reduce the
emission of greenhouse gases. [6]