Impact of Society on the Environment
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Objective
I can explain how modern society's consumption patterns contribute to environmental degradation.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:00Vetted channel
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Practice
12 questions
Describe how the burning of fossil fuels since the 1800s has contributed to climate change.
Explain the relationship between extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, and modern consumption patterns.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the consumption of fossil fuels in modern society leads to environmental degradation, citing specific examples from the video. Explain how agricultural practices influenced by modern consumption patterns contribute to food scarcity and environmental degradation, using evidence from the video. ”
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