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  • What is one problem mentioned about the beaches in Recife?
    They are too small
    They are closed to tourists
    They are polluted with oil
  • What is suggested as a way to reduce the effects of climate change?
    Burning less forest land only
    Using more private cars
    Building more factories
    Saving water
  • Recife is located in southern Brazil.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • TRANSLATE: Climate change is affecting hurricanes in the Atlantic.
    As mudanças climáticas estão afetando os furacões no Atlântico.
  • TRUE OR FALSE? The author believes human activities continue to worsen climate change.
    FALSE
  • Why are beaches important in Recife?
    They stop waves from reaching the city
    They reduce air pollution
    They attract tourists only
    They are natural defenses against floods
  • TRUE OR FALSE? Glaciers in the Andes have lost over 30% of their area since the 1980s
    TRUE
  • TRANSLATE: Beaches are natural defenses against floods.
    As praias são defesas naturais contra enchentes.
  • Tall buildings next to the beaches stop waves from moving the __________.
    SAND
  • TRUE OR FALSE? Forest fires in the Amazon are connected to climate change problems.
    TRUE
  • TRUE OR FALSE? Beaches in Recife are large enough to fully protect the city.
    FALSE
  • Humans continue to use cars, build factories, and burn __________.
    WASTE
  • Ocean temperatures have increased by one degree __________.
    CELCIUS
  • TRANSLATE: Climate change might not stop, but it can slow down.
    As mudanças climáticas podem não parar, mas podem desacelerar.
  • The author believes reducing pollution will help communities prepare for more __________ in the future.
    CHALLENGES
  • TRUE OR FALSE? The text suggests that both ordinary people and governments can help fight climate change.
    TRUE
  • Atlantic storms have become wetter, stronger, and more __________.
    DANGEROUS
  • TRUE OR FALSE? Atlantic hurricanes have become drier in recent years.
    FALSE
  • Which activity is NOT mentioned as contributing to pollution?
    Fishing in the ocean
    Driving cars
    Burning waste
    Building factories
  • Why are forest fires in the Amazon mentioned?
    They make climate problems worse
    They improve air quality
    They help create new beaches
    They reduce temperatures
  • Glaciers in the Andes have lost more than __________ percent of their area.
    30
  • Higher temperatures are bringing many changes to our __________.
    PLANET
  • TRANSLATE: Humans cause air pollution by using cars and building factories.
    Os humanos causam poluição do ar usando carros e construindo fábricas.
  • TRUE OR FALSE? Ocean temperatures have increased by one degree Celsius.
    TRUE
  • Better public transportation is one way to reduce the effects of climate __________.
    CHANGE
  • TRANSLATE: Ordinary people can make simple changes in their daily lives
    Pessoas comuns podem fazer mudanças simples em suas vidas diárias.
  • TRANSLATE: Forest fires in the Amazon have made things worse.
    Os incêndios florestais na Amazônia pioraram as coisas.
  • Recife is in northeastern __________.
    BRAZIL
  • What is the author’s overall opinion?
    Pollution-causing activities should be reduced
    Individual actions are useless
    Climate change can be completely stopped quickly
  • According to the text, what is expected to happen to Earth’s temperature in the next few decades?
    It will rise by another 1.5°C
    It will decrease by 1.5°C
    It will remain stable
    Scientists are unsure about changes
  • TRUE OR FALSE? The author believes sea walls can completely stop hurricanes.
    FALSE
  • Melting glaciers and warmer ocean temperatures will lead to regular __________ there.
    FLOODS
  • According to the text, why have glaciers in the Andes become smaller?
    Tourism in the region
    Earthquakes and storms are frequent
    Air pollution caused by humans
  • What effect have warmer ocean temperatures had on Atlantic hurricanes?
    They have become wetter and stronger
    They have disappeared in some regions
    They have become weaker
  • TRUE OR FALSE? The text says there is now more water available for people in the Andes.
    FALSE
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