Adult - Climate Change

Match the words to their definitions

• off the hook

• to attack a problem in order to try to solve it

• green

• actions and practices that are environmentally friendly

• tackle

• not responsible for

• cover-up

• a type of gas that contributes to the trapping of heat in the earth’s atmosphere

• greenhouse gas

• something that prevents others from seeing the truth

Match the words to their definitions

• skeptic

• a person who doesn’t believe something is true

• carbon footprint

• the amount of greenhouse gases contributed by a single person or group

• freakish

• unable to ignore the truth of, must be true

• undeniable

• strange, not usual, very odd

• multitude

• many

What does it mean if something is 'time-sensitive'?

• must be acted upon or completed before a deadline

• always available

• only relevant or available at a specific time

• can be ignored until a later point in time

What does it mean if you 'cast doubt' on something?

• to deny something, to state something is untrue

• to encourage others to accept something as true

• to convince others to question something they thought was true

• to confirm the truth or validity of something

What is the main cause of global warming according to the passage?

• volcanic eruptions

• melting ice in the earth's polar regions which causes rising sea levels and subsequent flooding

• extreme weather such as droughts and storms

• the burning of fossil fuels which releases gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

• They block sunlight from reaching the Earth

• They trap heat from the sun, making the Earth hotter

• They cool down the Earth's surface

• They absorb harmful UV rays

What human activities are mentioned as contributing to global warming?

• Recycling and composting

• Using solar panels and wind turbines

• Burning fossil fuels and cutting down trees

• Planting more trees

What are some potential effects of global warming mentioned in the passage?

• Melting ice, rising sea levels, and extreme weather

• Decreased rainfall and cooler temperatures

• Increased biodiversity and healthier ecosystems

• More frequent earthquakes

What can individuals do to help reduce global warming, according to the passage?

• use less energy and plant more trees

• reduce, reuse and recycle

• deforestation

• source energy from non-renewable sources

​ I'm concerned about my ​ (a)   because I fly frequently.

Burning coal, oil and natural gas releases ​ (b)   into our atmosphere.

The Nixon administration's ​ (c)   of the Watergate scandal subsequently led to the resignation of President Nixon.

New evidence ​ (d)   on the validity of the initial research's findings.

Despite 91% of scientists agreeing that climate change is largely the result of human activity, there are still some ​ (e)   of climate change.

• carbon footprint
• greenhouse gases
• cover up
• casts doubt
• skeptics