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EAP 200 Unit 5 - Climate Change

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  • What happens in cold areas because of global warming?
    have stronger winters and snowstorms
  • What is a forest fire?
    an uncontrolled fire in the forest
  • Where does carbon dioxide come from?
    Burning fossil fuels
  • What is climate change?
    The general rise in the temperature of the Earth since the Industrial Revolution
  • Give 2 examples of fossil fuels
    Oil and gas
  • What does FAQ mean?
    frequently asked question
  • What is a drought?
    a long period of time with no rain
  • What is climate change?
    All the changes in weather and climate caused by global warming.
  • What animals are affected by the polar ice caps melting?
    penguins and polar bears
  • What happens when species of animals disappear?
    It will change the ecosystem
  • What city will be lost if the sea levels will rise?
    Rio de Janeiro
  • What is the Industrial Revolution?
    The time when man started using machines to make products. Started in the 1700s
  • Give 2 examples of severe weather events
    tornadoes, hurricanes
  • What happens if the Earth's temperature rises 1.5 degrees?
    sea levels will rise. More extreme weather will happen
  • What 3 things happen with climate change?
    1. Hotter summers 2. More severe storms 3. More forest fires