What does 'global warming' mean? — Reading Comprehension
Grades
2
3
4
Standards
RI.3.1
RI.4.1
4.ESS2.D
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About This Reader
This passage explains global warming to children by comparing it to Earth having a fever. It describes how increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap more heat, leading to rising global temperatures. The text outlines some consequences of global warming, including changing weather patterns and melting ice. It also mentions how these changes can affect plants, animals, and people worldwide. The passage concludes by noting that scientists are working to understand and address this global challenge.
Global warming means that Earth is getting warmer over time. It's like the whole planet has a fever. This happens because there are more greenhouse gases in the air than before. These gases trap heat from the sun, making Earth warmer. Global warming can change weather patterns and cause ice to melt. It can affect plants, animals, and people all around the world. Scientists are working hard to understand and solve this problem.
What is global warming compared to in the text?
A coldA feverA headacheA rashWhy is Earth getting warmer?
The sun is getting biggerThere are more greenhouse gases in the airPeople are using more air conditionersThe Earth is moving closer to the sunWhat can global warming change?
Only the color of the skyOnly ocean temperaturesWeather patterns and cause ice to meltOnly the size of continentsWho is working to understand and solve global warming?
Only teachersOnly politiciansScientistsOnly childrenCommon 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
