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Previously we looked at Acid Rain. Today we will look at another environmental issue: Global Warming!

The Big Issue


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Professor Fossil Fuels

Task 1: What is Global Warming?

Look here and draw (and label) a simplified diagram to show the link between the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

Be sure to use the scientific terms:

Then write a paragraph to explain the Greehouse Effect and show how it contributes to Global Warming.

Task 2: Copy the table below onto some paper. Look at the pictures, decide what they show and place in the correct column.

Causes

Effects

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polluted_planet recycling traffic jam











windfarm melting icebergs cycling











bus lanes deforestation fires energy saving











flooding desertification fossil fuels












Task 3: Work in pairs. You will be assigned a character (e.g. scientist, politician etc.) from the list below. Use the links to help you answer the following questions in role:


  1. Do you consider global warming to be a serious problem? Why?
  2. Who, or what do you think is responsible for global warming and climate change?
  3. What do you think should be done to slow it down?
  4. Which other groups do you think will agree with you? Why?

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