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Climate Change, Heat Illness, and Worker Protection

Climate Change, Heat Illness, and Worker Protection

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Presentation

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS2-6, HS-ESS3-1

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Dani White-Yelito

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8 Slides • 10 Questions

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the following is a direct result of burning fossil fuels according to the greenhouse effect diagram?

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Increase in greenhouse gases leading to global warming

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Decrease in greenhouse gases resulting in cooling

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No change in atmospheric temperature

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Reduction of heat waves

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Open Ended

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How does climate change impact the safety of outdoor workers?

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the following workers is most likely to be affected by extreme heat?

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Office worker

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Delivery driver

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Factory worker

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Teacher

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Open Ended

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Explain how our bodies respond when exposed to extreme heat.

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Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

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Headache and dizziness

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Red, hot, dry skin

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Painful muscle cramps

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Confusion

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Fill in the Blank

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Longer, hotter summers increase the risk of ___ and heat stroke for outdoor workers.

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Open Ended

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Why is it important to protect workers from the effects of climate change?

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Multiple Select

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Which strategies can help outdoor workers stay safe in extreme heat?

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Taking rest breaks in the shade

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Drinking plenty of water

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Wearing heavy clothing

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Ignoring symptoms of heat illness

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Open Ended

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Reflecting on today's lesson, what questions do you still have about the connection between climate change and outdoor worker safety?

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Multiple Choice

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How does burning fossil fuels contribute to extreme heat events?

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It adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, trapping more heat

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It directly increases the temperature of the Earth

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It reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth

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It causes more rainfall

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