Cold, Cold Science

Cold, Cold Science

Journeys Textbook Pages 392-400

Open Ended

Page 394

According to the text, why is Antarctica so important to life on Earth even though it is located far away from most places on the planet?

Open Ended

Page 395

Why is it important for scientists to study the glaciers and ice shelves of Antarctica?

Open Ended

Some animals nest on the ice or use the ice as a platform from which to hunt in the ocean. What could be an effect of the increase of the ice melting on these animals?

Open Ended

Page 396

Describe the weather in Antarctica. Cite some evidence from the text.

Open Ended

Page 397

Think back to what we learned about krill in Antarctica Journal. Based on the text, why do you think scientists want to study how climate change affects krill?

Multiple Choice

Page 398

What type of text structure is being used for this section?

• descriptive

• problem and solution

• sequence

Informational Texts

• Firsthand account: is written by a person who experienced or witnessed the event

• Secondhand account: is written by a person that did research and reading on the topic

Multiple Choice

Is Cold, Cold Science a firsthand account or a secondhand account?

• firsthand

• secondhand

Modal Auxiliaries: Can vs Could

• can: expresses a present ability-I can walk with showshoes.

• could: expresses a past or future ability - Years ago, people could only travel to Antarctica by ship.