Causes and Impacts of Climate Change
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Objective
I can analyze the causes and effects of climate change on the environment.
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Warm-up video
Science ABC · 5:56Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Global warming is defined as a rise in Earth's temperature that persists for a decade or longer, while climate change refers to long-term changes in weather patterns.
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The biggest cause of climate change is the rising concentration of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
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Burning fossil fuels for industry and transportation contributes the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, approximately 70-80% of total emissions.
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Practice
7 questions
What is the primary difference between the terms 'climate change' and 'global warming'?
Name three greenhouse gases mentioned in the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two major causes of climate change, according to the video, and explain one effect of each of those causes on the environment.”
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