Aims

To identify and describe the problems cause by using Fossil Fuels.

To identify and describe the advantages and disadvantages of using Fossil Fuels in New Zealand.

Recap from Last Lesson!

Where does NZ get most of its Energy from?

What type of fuel do we use the most of?

What are fossil fuels and what are they made from?

So what is the problem with using Fossil Fuels?

The greenhouse effectThese gases, which are all naturally occurring, act as a blanket, trapping in the heat and preventing it from being reflected too far from the Earth. They keep the Earth's average temperature at about 15°C: warm enough to sustain life for humans, plants and animals. Without these gases, the average temperature would be about -18°C... too cold for most life forms. This natural warming effect is also sometimes called the greenhouse effect

Much like the inside of a car

parked in sunlight

http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/aboutcc/how_cc_works/

Al Gore on climate change.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/quiz-global-warming/

Global warming explained.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs

History of fossil fuels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ-J91SwP8w

1. Copy the diagram below into your books under the heading “Global Warming and the greenhouse effect”.2. Copy and complete the sentences using the words in the box below.

Global warming is the rise in ____________ of the earths surface in the last century. It is believed to be caused by the _____________ Effect.

The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases released by burning______________, trap the suns radiation within the earths ___________ and cause the average temperature of the earth to increase.

Greenhouse temperature Fossil Fuels atmosphere

Tasks – read the article headed “Oil find could have a big impact” and copy and complete the table below. Find all the advantages and disadvantages of Oil Exploration in New Zealand.

Advantages (good things!)

Disadvantages (bad things)

Useful Words

Exploration = Searching for something.Territories = An area of land.Delegates = someone who goes to a meeting.Economic = moneyExacerbated = made worseGDP – Gross Domestic Product (value of goods made by a country)

Our Addiction to OilProblems and Solutions!

Aim

To identify and describe the advantages and disadvantages of using Fossil Fuels.

To identify and describe different viewpoints on whether New Zealand should allow Oil Exploration. (digging for oil/gas)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EOm18c5Btiw

Oil Addiction video clip.

So why is NZ considering allowing Oil exploration?

Advantages (good things!)

Disadvantages (bad things)

Read the article and complete the table below

5000 jobs to the region.

$2 billion to national GDP (the amount of money a country makes)

$400 million in profits.

$300 million in tax

High paying jobs

Fund schools, hospitals and roads.

Risk of oil spills

Risk of pollution

Damage to “green clean image”

Damage to Tourism

Risk of damage to fishing industry.

Loss of jobs in Tourism sector possible

So what are different peoples viewpoints on this subject? Copy and complete the viewpoints shown below.

I represent Greenpeace and I believe that deep sea oil drilling should….

I am the Minister of Energy and I think that deep sea oil drilling should…..

Decide what you think about deep sea oil drilling in NZ.

Decide whether you think deep sea oil drilling should be allowed in NZ and choose one person on this tree who represents what you think about this issue.

Write a short paragraph explaining why you are in this position on the tree when deciding upon this issue.