A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and its oceans is _________, which causes the larger issue of climate change.
global warming
A _______ protects ocean life, such as coral reefs.
marine reserve
The burning of _______for electricity and heat produces greenhouse gases.
fossil fuels
Reducing our use of fossil fuels is critical; one solution is to invest in ________ sources, like geothermal, solar, and wind power.
renewable energy
One solution to deal with rising sea levels is to build_______to prevent loss of life and property damage.
flood defenses
Global warming leads to c_______c____.
climate change
Fossil fuel use causes g______g____
greenhouse gases
Melting polar ice caps leads to the rising______.
sea levels
rising sea levels leads to the building of f___________d_______.
flood defenses
People need to invest in renewable energy resources because of the decreasing amounts of n_____r____.
natural resources
The sea turtle is an e_______s_______.
endangered species.
If p_____i_____caps melt, the sea levels will rise.
polar ice
No marine reserve has been ________specifically to save the polar bears
created
C_____r_____are homes of a lot of sea creatures.
coral reefs
Solar energy is one of the renewable energy _______.
sources
