Climate Change
What is climate change?
A long-term change in Earth’s weather patterns
What happens to the ocean when the Earth heats up?
The ocean gets warmer
What is latitude?
Lines that go around Earth sideways
Is the equator hot or cold?
Hot
Name one animal that lives in the Arctic.
Polar bear, seal, Arctic fox.
Name one cause of climate change
Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, or gas
What happens when sea ice melts?
Sea level rises
What is altitude?
How high a place is above sea level
Where is the North Pole located?
At the top of the Earth
What do Arctic animals need ice for?
Hunting, resting, hiding
What happens to Earth when we pollute the air?
It traps heat and makes the Earth warmer
Name an ocean animal that gets hurt by warm water.
Coral, fish, or polar bears
Is it warmer at the equator or the poles?
At the equator
What covers the North Pole?
Ice and snow.
What happens to animals when the ice melts?
They lose their homes.
What is one way kids can help stop climate change?
Turn off lights, recycle, plant trees.
Why are oceans important for Earth’s weather?
They help move heat and water around the plane
What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
It gets colder
What is happening to the North Pole because of climate change?
the ice is melting
How does warmer water affect fish in the Arctic?
Some fish leave, and some can’t survive.
What gas do people make that causes Earth to heat up?
Carbon dioxide
How does climate change affect the water we drink?
It can cause droughts or floods
Which place is likely colder: a tall mountain or a beach?
a tall mountain
Why is it colder at the North Pole than the Equator?
The sun’s rays are weaker at the North Pole.
How can we protect Arctic animals?
Use less energy, protect the environment, don’t pollute