Weather
What planet do we live on?
Earth
List 2 animals that live in the Arctic.
Polar Bears, Penguins, Seals, Walrus, Narwals, Whales
What is one natural disaster we might experience here in LA?
Earthquake or wildfire
(Tsunami, hurricane)
Why is cutting down trees harmful (name one reason)?
Loss of home for animals, species die, worsening global warming because trees absorb carbon dioxide.
Name two of the mini-assignments you’ve been assigned!
Take shorter showers, turn off lights, bike more, don’t use plastic straws, use reusable water bottles, spend more time in nature.
What is happening with the world‘s climate? (Hint: Global _____)
Warming
What is happening in the Arctic and why is it bad?
The ice is melting, causing sea levels to rise. It destroys animals’ habitats and is dangerous for people living on the coast.
List 3 examples of natural disasters
Hurricane, Tsunami, Tornado, Wildfire, Drought, Earthquake
What are 2 examples of habitat destruction?
Deforestation, Urbanization, Pollution, Overfishing
What is one movie clip we’ve watched in class and what was its meaning?
Lorax, Ice Age, Moana, Wall-E…
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather- day to day temperature/conditions
Climate- weather conditions over a long time
How do greenhouse gases cause global warming?
Do hurricanes involve warm or cold water? (Hint: think about where most hurricanes happen!)
Warm
Name 2 ways plastic damages the environment.
It’s production causes pollution. It is ingested by animals and harms them. It releases toxic chemicals and waste.
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle