S3_What is climate change?

What is the main role of greenhouse gases?

• Trap heat in the atmosphere

• Cool the Earth's atmosphere

• Cause earthquakes and tsunamis

• Create a protective layer around the Earth

How do people add extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• Recycling and reducing waste

• Planting trees and gardening

• Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil

• Not using public transportation

What are the signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

• Increase in bird migration

• Melting ice sheets and rising oceans

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Delayed blooming of flowers

What will happen if the planet keeps getting warming

• More storms, flooding, droughts and heat waves

• Less urban growth

• Biodiveristy Loss

• Deforestation

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Climate change can put the whole _________ like coral reefs, in danger.

Fill in the blank using ONE word only.

Because of climate change, many animals could become _______.

What action can we take to save the planet?

• Using more coal, oil, and gas for electricity generation

• Driving more and using less public transportation

• Increasing energy use by leaving lights and electronics on

• Generating electricity from solar and wind power

How can we reduce the use of energy?

(You can choose more than ONE answers)

• Turn off lights and computer when you are not using them

• Walk or ride your bike to work or school

• Eat more seafood and meat

• Buy more things and

  create more rubbish

What's the big idea in the passage?

• Climate change is no biggie

• We can totally make a difference by cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions

• Climate change is totally inevitable and unstoppable

• There's absolutely nothing individuals can do to help