Environmental problems

Global warming may cause _______ in some parts of the world and __________ in others at the same time.

• deforestation

• droughts

• forest fires

• floods

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere trap the sun’s heat.

This phenomenon is called...

• global warming

• greenhouse effect

• ozone layer

The Ozone layer protects the earth from...

Where can we find CFCs (gases which damage the ozone layer)?

• aerosol cans

• car fumes

• refrigerators

• smoke from factories

A consequence of deforestation is...

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

We should protect rainforests because...

• they absorb carbon dioxide

• they absorb oxygen

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A solution for air pollution is...

• stop using chemicals fertilizers

• drive cars with powerful batteries

• drive cars with unleaded petrol

Acid rain is produced by... (2 words)

Coal, oil and gas are examples of...

• alternative energy sources

• traditional energy sources

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Wind, sun and water are examples of...

• alternative energy sources

• traditional energy sources