EXCERCISES 9 Decide whether the sentences are true or false. correct the false ones. “Climate change” and “global warming” are synonyms. ▢ T ▢ F Human activities have little impact on the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. ▢ T ▢ F A great quantity of carbon dioxide has been released into the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution. ▢ T ▢ F The greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon. ▢ T ▢ F The greenhouse effect has become abnormal because of some extra greenhouse gases. ▢ T ▢ F Global climate change refers to short-term changes over the planet. ▢ T ▢ F 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The main cause of temperature rise is a phenomenon known as the ............................................ Some gases in the atmosphere prevent ........................................... from escaping. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has increased by more than one third since the ............................................ The rapid increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere ........................................... the planet at an alarming rate. Climate change has consequences for our ..........................................., our ..........................................., our food sources, and our ............................................ Since ice is melting in Greenland and ..........................................., this means that extra water causes ........................................... to rise and spills out of the oceans, flooding ............................................ Growing crops becomes more difficult, the areas where ........................................... can live shift, and water supplies are diminished. In urban areas, the warmer atmosphere creates an environment that traps and increases the ............................................ 10 Watch a video about the causes and effects of climate change and complete the sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. National Geographic INSERIRE VIDEO: Causes and Effects of climate change | national geographic posted by The Earth’s average temperature is expected… A lot of areas have been… Sea levels are rising… Large amounts of carbon dioxide… Deforestation and some agricultural practices… Most greenhouse gases come… 11 Match the beginnings and endings. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ▢ have been released over the past century. ▢ from burning fossil fuels. ▢ to rise over the next hundred years. ▢ are also responsible for the emission of greenhouse gases. ▢ affected by more floods, droughts, intense rain and severe heat waves. ▢ and ice caps are melting. a. b. c. d. e. f. FOCUS World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. “Only One Earth” is the campaign slogan, with the focus on “Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”. WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – 5th JUNE outreach. GLOSSARY : : : : : : : to disrupt interrompere hence da qui melting scioglimento outreach raggio d’azione rate ritmo to spill out fuoriuscire to trap intrappolare