How do humans contribute to climate change? — Reading Comprehension
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Standards
RI.3.1
RI.4.1
4.ESS2.D
4-ESS3
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This passage educates children about human contributions to climate change. It explains how burning fossil fuels for energy releases greenhouse gases, and how deforestation reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb these gases. The text also mentions other factors like livestock farming and waste production. By linking these activities to everyday life, such as using cars and consuming products, the passage helps children understand how individual actions can collectively impact the climate, encouraging awareness of their own environmental footprint.
Humans contribute to climate change in many ways. We burn fossil fuels like coal and oil to make energy for cars, homes, and factories. This releases greenhouse gases into the air. We cut down forests, which help absorb these gases. We also raise lots of cows for food, and cows produce methane. Even the way we make and throw away things can add to climate change. Our daily choices can either help or hurt the planet.
What do humans burn that contributes to climate change?
WaterWoodFossil fuelsPlasticHow do forests help with climate change?
They produce more greenhouse gasesThey absorb greenhouse gasesThey make the Earth coolerThey create more fossil fuelsWhat do cows produce that contributes to climate change?
Carbon dioxideWater vaporMethaneOxygenAccording to the text, what can affect climate change?
Only how we make thingsOnly how we throw away thingsOnly how we travelOur daily choicesCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Subjects:
elareadingscienceclimate change
