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According to the text, what is expected to happen to Earth’s temperature in the next few decades?
It will decrease by 1.5°C
It will rise by another 1.5°C
It will remain stable
Scientists are unsure about changes
Why are beaches important in Recife?
They are natural defenses against floods
They stop waves from reaching the city
They reduce air pollution
They attract tourists only
What is one problem mentioned about the beaches in Recife?
They are closed to tourists
They are too small
They are polluted with oil
According to the text, why have glaciers in the Andes become smaller?
Earthquakes and storms are frequent
Tourism in the region
Air pollution caused by humans
Which activity is NOT mentioned as contributing to pollution?
Fishing in the ocean
Burning waste
Building factories
Driving cars
What effect have warmer ocean temperatures had on Atlantic hurricanes?
They have become wetter and stronger
They have become weaker
They have disappeared in some regions
What is suggested as a way to reduce the effects of climate change?
Saving water
Building more factories
Burning less forest land only
Using more private cars
Why are forest fires in the Amazon mentioned?
They improve air quality
They make climate problems worse
They help create new beaches
They reduce temperatures
What is the author’s overall opinion?
Climate change can be completely stopped quickly
Pollution-causing activities should be reduced
Individual actions are useless
Recife is located in southern Brazil.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE? The author believes human activities continue to worsen climate change.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE? Beaches in Recife are large enough to fully protect the city.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE? Glaciers in the Andes have lost over 30% of their area since the 1980s
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE? The text says there is now more water available for people in the Andes.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE? Forest fires in the Amazon are connected to climate change problems.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE? Atlantic hurricanes have become drier in recent years.
FALSE
