Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary explanation
Listening Comprehension
Climate Change
Cause and Effect
100
Important papers
documents
100
region
geographic area
100
After the tsunami in 2014, the government in the Maldives built a ____________.
wall
100

Climate change is happening because of _________?

Global warming
100
Is global warming a cause or effect of climate change?
cause
200
consequences
results
200
break open as a result of pressure
burst
200
The Maldives are at risk of flooding because of rising ____________________
sea levels
200
Global warming is caused by too much _______ in the atmosphere.
CO2
200
Is melting sea ice a cause or effect of climate change?
effect
300

almost, just

barely


300
current
belonging to the present time, happening now
300
What was the symbolic action that took place in the Maldives?
The government held a meeting underwater.
300
What are some effects of global warming?

extreme weather conditions

melting sea ice

loss of habitats and wildlife


300
Is melting sea ice a cause or effect of rising sea levels?
cause
400
to give context, make something clearer
put into perspective
400
gasped
breathed in quickly
400
Why did Lewis Pugh swim in the Arctic Ocean?
To draw attention to the problem of melting sea ice.
400
What is "carbon footprint"?

The amount of CO2 an individual person creates.

400
What is an effect of the 2014 tsunami on the Maldives Islands?

flooding

people died

concern about rising sea levels increased

500
full of strong feeling
emotional
500
mentally
related to the mind or thinking
500
How long did Lewis Pugh's swim last?
20 minutes
500
What are 2 examples of things people can do to lower their carbon footprint?

reduce, reuse, recycle

don't drive as often - walk, cycle, TTC

plant trees

use alternative power sources

plant more trees

500
What are some of the possible effects of global warming on the Arctic?

glaciers are retreating

animals are dying

temperature of the sea is rising

ice is melting

sea level is rising

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