Global Threat
- 1. Global Warming Kelli Jablon
- 2. What is Global Warming? Global warming is when the earth’s temperature rises
- 3. What causes Global Warming? Many human activities such as driving cars and heating our houses creates greenhouse gases Greenhouse gases seep into the atmosphere. They act like the glass panes of a greenhouse and trap heat that would ordinarily escape into outer space
- 4. What are the effects of Global Warming? Areas with ice start to melt Melting ice causes the sea level to rise Rising sea level causes flooding Ocean currents change directions Droughts start to happen in places far away from oceans which kills crops and trees Weather patterns change
- 5. What are some solutions for Global Warming? Instead of driving, walk more Use alternative power sources for heat and electricity Conserve energy
- 7. What is Pollution? Pollution is when people put harmful things into our environment. Pollution includes: Car fumes Factory smoke Dirty drinking water Oil leaking from a boat Garbage in landfills
- 8. What causes Pollution? Factories Cars Boats Garbage in landfills People
- 9. What are the effects of Pollution? When released pollution has an environmental impact Pollution also effects animals, people and plants People die from air pollution Dirty drinking water can make people sick
- 10. What are some solutions for Pollution? Not dumping water polluting oil or cleaners down the drain Riding bicycles more than driving cars Reducing, reusing and recycling