According to the video, what is the primary cause of the climate changes described?

Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels

Name three specific effects of climate change described in the video that could impact communities.

Heatwaves, droughts, rising sea levels, food scarcity, increased rates of respiratory disease, climate migrants

Elevating buildings and roadways, building seawalls

Rising temperatures cause water to evaporate faster, trapping more water in the atmosphere, which leads to heavier rainfall.

Invest in renewable energy, cut fossil fuel production, support electric transportation, protect forests, regulate industry

Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

I can analyze how human activities have both helped and harmed the environment in my community.

TED-Ed · 5:00

What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell

3 key concepts

1
If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees since the 1800s by 2050, leading to more frequent heatwaves and wildfires.
2
By 2050, rising temperatures and air pollution may cause higher rates of premature and underweight births, as well as increased cases of asthma and respiratory disease in children.
3
By 2100, rising sea levels could submerge entire nations, like the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu, displacing millions of people and leading to food and water scarcity worldwide.

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Describe one negative and one positive impact that building roads and highways can have on your community's environment.”

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