The Heat Is On

The author wrote this passage to

• suggest that polar bears and seals be added to the endangered species list.

• inform the reader about global warming.

• encourage the reader to visit the arctic.

• tell the reader things that they can do to stop global warming.

The author included a diagram at the end of the passage to show

• the relationship between the earth and the sun.

• how the Earth's temperature is rising.

• the different kinds of gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere.

• that global warming does not affect the Earth.

The Earth's temperature is rising, because

• there is less arctic ice to cool the Earth.

• the sun's rays cannot escape the polluted atmosphere.

• people use a lot of fossil fuels that give off gases that are polluting the atmosphere.

• all of the above

The author includes a section on Inuits in this passage, because they

• are greatly affected by global warming.

• believe that global warming is a myth.

• are hoping for some warmer weather in the region where they live.

• are major contributors of global warming.

How could your life change if global warming continues as scientists think it will?

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.