Before we start studying about the Global Warming we need to distinguish two concepts: weather and climate.

1. Click here and explain the difference between them. Give an example of weather and an example of climate.

Earth has warmed by approximately 1ºF in the last century. Scientists think that we are responsible for the Earth getting warmer. Read about this and answer these questions:

2. What is Global Warming?

3. What can the consequences be?

The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect are the main causes of global warming. Read about the Greenhouse effect and answer these questions:

4. What is it? 5. What are the greenhouse gases?

6. Can you name some of them?

7. In what situations are we sending greenhouse gasses into the air?

8. Can you explain why when we burn fossil fuels we are sending greenhouse gasses into the air?

Climate change is natural, but the changes happening now are too quick.

9. Click here and explain the clear signs that show the climateis drastically changing.

Everybody is talking about the climate, we say that it is going crazy, but if temperatures continue rising, the consequences will be severe.

9. Explain some of the consequences if the temperature rises between 2ºF to 7ºF . Give at least three. (You can also check this link)

Frightened? Everybody is responsible. Do you really think you can't do anything to stop this?

10. Read about possible actions to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses in your everyday life and decide which ones are the best.

Take a Climate Change Expedition!

• Get your passport ready! It's time to go on a trip around to world to explore the effects of climate change all over the world. Watch the videos and answer the questions.

Remember: WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS:

OUR FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS.

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