Discussion Activities
Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.
🌡️ Temperature and species
• The text says global temperature has risen since 1900. Why might even a small increase matter for sea levels and species?
• What could happen to land species if global temperatures rise by 2 °C?
🧊 The Arctic route
• What is the Northwest Passage, and why is it easier for ships to use now than in the past?
• Who loses habitat when ice melts in this region?
🌊 Sea levels and islands
• How much could sea levels rise by the end of the century, according to experts?
• What might happen to low-lying islands?
🌿 Ecosystems, food, and health
• What has happened to mangrove forests and coral reefs? Why are forests being cut down?
• How might more pollen affect people’s health?
⚡ Causes and solutions
• What are greenhouse gases, and what human activities increase CO₂?
• What does the passage suggest we should use instead of fossil fuels?
Multiple Choice Quiz
Select the correct answer based on the reading passage.
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using words from the list below.
century • fossil • oxygen • Canada • 1900
mangrove • coral • deglaciation • greenhouse • polar
True or False
Decide if the statements are True or False according to the passage.