The Big Thaw 1
T/F: Chacaltaya is in Greenland.
False
T/F: 100 corporations contribute to 71% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
True
T/F: Niaqornat and Uummaannaq are both losing population.
True
T/F: The man from Nuuk thinks the old ways of living are good.
False
How many ankles does an octopus have?
0
What has caused the Chacaltaya ski resort to decrease in popularity?
The snow is quickly disappearing from the ski slopes.
Jakobshavn Isbrae is the name of a ________ in _________.
Jakobshavn Isbrae is the name of a glacier in Greenland.
How are Malik Lovstrom and Ilannguaq Egede similar?
a. They both want to be tour guide's for Greenland's cruise ships
b. Both live in small towns
c. Both are interested in the old ways
b. Both live in small towns
What would Malik Lovstrom do if he could leave Uummannaq?
He would lead tours on one of Greenland's cruise ships
What is the capital of Greenland? (Hint: the name of the city comes up in the reading)
Nuuk
Which is NOT something that is causing Jakobshavn Isbrae to move faster toward the sea?
a. water disappearing b/c of droughts
b. rising air temperatures
c. water from melting ice running down cracks in the glacier
a. water disappearing b/c of droughts
There is no issue this important-- because the future of the planet is at stake. "At stake" means:
already finished, at risk, at a safe distance, a piece of meat
At stake = at risk
What could be another title for this reading?
a. Conversations at a Kaffemik
b. Paying the Price of Climate Change
c. Traditional Island Life in Greenland
b. Paying the Price of Climate Change
"Ice loss has shortened the hunting season, and as a result, traditional hunting and fishing can no longer pay for access to modern amenities."
a. Climate change has made it harder for people to leave these areas.
b. Climate change has made it easier for people to preserve their traditions.
c. Climate change has made it harder for people to earn a living in these areas.
c. Climate change has made it harder for people to earn a living in these areas.
32x+5 x 9 = 81
What is the value of x?
-3/2
What is the author's purpose for writing the selection?
a. to describe some of the threats created by global warming
b. to explain how global warming affected the planet in the past
c. to show some of the benefits that global warming may have
d. to argue that global warming is not a serious issue
a. to describe some of the threats created by global warming
heat waves and droughts, water disappearing, colder ocean temperatures, uncovered dark rocks absorbing more heat
colder ocean temperatures
Why does the man from Nuuk think that the old ways are bad?
He doesn't think they will make life better for his children.
What does the man from Nuuk say that government subsidies do to young people?
Forces them into a traditional life of hunting/fishing rather than encouraging them to look beyond tradition
Do the "Rollin" dance by Brave Girls
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"If the ice sheet of Antarctica continues to melt at its current rate, the next few centuries could see at least a 2m rise in sea levels, forcing tens of millions of people out of their homes."
What is this excerpt saying will happen in the future?
Sea levels will rise and destroy areas where many people live
In addition to changing their attitude, what does Leonardo DiCaprio think people should do to help the climate change problem?
Vote for leaders who understand the seriousness of global warming
What is a kaffemik, and what is a common topic of debate here?
community gathering, economic/social pressures to leave settlements
How does Jean-Michel Huctin feel about Greenland's future?
He is hopeful that remote communities will find ways to succeed in the future.
How many Earths can fit inside the sun?
(Team with the closest answer gets the points)
1.3 million