Global Warming
Global Warming
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Reading Summary:
The Earth is getting warmer because of greenhouse gases released from burning fossil fuels.
These gases trap heat from the sun, causing more extreme weather like heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms.
We need to reduce our use of fossil fuels and find cleaner energy sources to stop the Earth from getting too warm.
Question:
1. What are some examples of greenhouse gases?
Question: 2. What is one way we can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
C) Planting trees
Question:
3. What is the main cause of global warming?
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Human activities
2. How much has the Earth's temperature risen since the late 1800s?
Question
3. What are some examples of extreme weather events that are becoming more common
Question due to global warming?
1. Think about the ways you use energy in your daily life. How could you make small changes to
use less energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own
knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.
Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes
on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.
2. The text mentions that extreme weather events are becoming more common. Have you
experienced any extreme weather events in your area? How did it affect you or your community?
Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own
knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.
Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes
on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.
3. Imagine you are a scientist studying climate change. What would you tell people about the
importance of taking action to protect our planet?
Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own
knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly.
Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes
on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box.