📚 Topic Summary
Climate change is a long-term shift in global temperatures and weather patterns, largely due to human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels. These activities release greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the planet to warm. But don't worry, there are lots of things we can do to help! This worksheet will help you explore some of those solutions.
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
- Term: Renewable Energy
- Term: Carbon Footprint
- Term: Greenhouse Gases
- Term: Deforestation
- Term: Sustainable Development
- Definition: Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
- Definition: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Definition: The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community.
- Definition: Energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat.
- Definition: The clearing of forests for other land uses.
🌍 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words provided: Solar, Reduce, Recycle, Transportation, Awareness
One way to combat climate change is to ______ our carbon footprint. We can do this by using ______ energy sources like ______ panels, choosing sustainable ______, and increasing public ______ about climate issues. It's also important to ______ to conserve resources.
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are the mayor of your town. What is one specific policy you would implement to reduce your town's impact on climate change? Explain your reasoning.