chapter 6.4: meeting ecological challenges case study #3 (pgs. 177-179)
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Chapter 6.4: Meeting Ecological Challenges Case Study #3 (Pgs. 177-179)
Recognizing a Problem
- Evidence shows that the Earth’s temperatures are getting warmer, sea ice is melting, and sea level is rising
- Animal and plant activities are changing in response to warmer temperatures
Researching the Cause- Scientists determine if it is a natural
cycle or if there is a manmade cause
- Correlations between human activity and greenhouse gases indicate that climate change is manmade
- Scientists create models to show how much change is possible and what effects may happen
- Flooding or drought- Increase in size of some deserts- Thawing of polar ice caps
Changing Behavior- To stop global warming we must
reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we put into the atmosphere
- Drive electric or hybrid cars- Make buildings that use less
electricity- Increase recycling
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