Evidence and Impacts of Climate Change
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Objective
I can evaluate the evidence for climate change and its potential impacts.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:00Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees Celsius since the 1800s by 2050, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
- 2
By 2050, rising temperatures and air pollution could lead to higher rates of premature and underweight births, as well as increased cases of asthma and respiratory diseases in children.
- 3
By 2100, rising sea levels could submerge entire nations, displacing millions of people and leading to food and water scarcity, with grocery prices skyrocketing due to the impact on agriculture.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what was the Earth's temperature increase by 2050 compared to the 1800s if current trends continue?
According to the video, which of the following sets of regions is most likely to experience increased drought conditions by 2050?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two potential impacts of climate change by the year 2100, as discussed in the video.”
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