Understanding Climate Change
Understanding Climate Change
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Understanding Climate Change
What do you already know about climate change?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain what climate change is, why it happens, and how it affects our planet and our lives.
Natural vs. Human Causes
Human Causes
Volcanoes, changes in the sun, and ocean patterns can affect Earth's climate naturally.
Burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests increase greenhouse gases. This traps heat in our atmosphere and causes global temperatures to rise.
Natural Causes
What is Climate Change?
Climate change is a long-term change in the Earth's weather patterns or average temperatures. It is happening more quickly now because of human activities.
The Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide act like a blanket around the Earth, keeping it warm. Too many greenhouse gases make the Earth hotter.
Impacts on Nature
Climate change causes more extreme weather, rising sea levels, and threatens animals' habitats. Plants and animals may struggle to adapt to these quick changes.
What Can We Do?
We can help by saving energy, reducing waste, planting trees, and using renewable energy sources. Every action counts!
How Climate Change Affects People
It can damage homes, affect food and water supplies, and lead to health problems. Some communities have to move because of rising seas or storms.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
