words study global warming unit 4. reading the earth is becoming warmer ---but does it matter?
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Words studyGlobal warming
Unit 4
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Reading
The Earth is Becoming Warmer ---But Does it Matter?
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A greenhouse is made of glass and is used for growing plants, especially during cold weather.
greenhouse
How?
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We are living in a “green house”
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1.Who wrote the magazine article? What is the name of the magazine?
→ Sophie Armstrong, Earth Care.2.What has caused the global warming?
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2.What has caused the global warming?
It is human activity that has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon.
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How has global warming come about?
greenhouse gasesdue to the burning of fossil fuels
Summary:
greenhouse effect the burning of fossil fuels (human activity)
result in
greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide)
greenhouse effect
trap heat
global warming
cause
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Summary: the burning of fossil fuels (human activity)
result in
greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide)
greenhouse effect
trap heat
cause
CO233℃
?
global warming
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Scientist
Dr. Janice Foster
An increase of five degrees would be a c____________ .atastrophe
negative attitude
a rise of the sea levelsevere storms,floods droughtsfamines & diseasesthe disappearance of species
Different attitudes
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Scientist
George Hambley
Any warming will be mild with _____________________. More carbon dioxide is a positive thing.
positive attitude
plants grow quickercrops produce moreencourage a greater range of animals
Life for human beings will be better.
few bad consequences
Different attitudes
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Does that mean we should do nothing?
Or, are the risks too great?
The earth is becoming warmer—But does it matter?
What can we do about global warming ?
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1. What’s the purpose of writing the e-mail?
2. What is the writer’s wrong attitude towards the problem about global warming?
getting some suggestions for what he can do about global warming
As an individual , he can have little effect on environmental problems.
Individuals can make a difference.Your contribution counts!
Slogan:
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Suggestions:
*Turn electrical appliances off when not using them.* Put on more clothes and don’t turn up the heat.* Don’t drive. Instead, walk or ride a bike.* Recycle cans, bottles,plastic bags and newspapers.* Buy things made from recycled materials.* Buy products that use less energy.* Plant trees.* Talk with family and friends about global warming.
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Charles Keelingmade accurate measurements
The temperature of the earth will be increasing.
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