Per Capita CO2 Emissions from Oil
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Geography, Mathematics
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What it is
- This interactive chart, map, and table show data on per capita carbon dioxide emissions from oil.
- In the table and chart view, users can see data for per capita carbon dioxide emissions from oil beginning in the 1850s.
- The data shows changes in oil use and carbon dioxide emissions over time in different countries, allowing for multiple comparisons.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The data is available for download.
- Students can click on the map to view the data by country.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be able to read line graphs to understand the data.
- Students should understand that oil use contributes to carbon dioxide emissions.
- Students should understand the term per capita.
Differentiation
- Students could compare the data in this resource with the data on the annual carbon dioxide emissions from oil and discuss why it is important to pay attention to the per capita emissions data.
- This resource would be a good introduction to the concept of carbon footprints. Students could use this carbon footprint calculator to determine their own carbon footprints and identify ways to lower their emissions.
From the scientist review
This resource explores per capita CO2 emissions from oil sources. The data portrays the relative change in per capita emissions measured in tonnes from countries around the world. This resource will help students to gain insights into the level of CO2 emissions from oil. The resource is valid and recommended for teaching.
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