What is deforestation, and how does it relate to climate change? — Reading Comprehension
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RI.3.1
RI.4.1
4.ESS2.D
4-ESS3
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This passage explains deforestation and its relationship to climate change for young readers. It defines deforestation as large-scale tree removal without replanting. The text emphasizes the importance of trees in absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. It explains how deforestation not only reduces this beneficial effect but also releases stored carbon dioxide when trees are burned or decay. By linking deforestation to increased greenhouse gases and global warming, the passage helps children understand the crucial role of forests in climate regulation.
Deforestation means cutting down lots of trees and not replanting them. Trees are very important for our planet. They take in carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and give out oxygen. When we cut down forests, we lose this help. Also, when trees are burned or rot, they release the carbon dioxide they stored. This adds more greenhouse gases to the air. Deforestation can make climate change worse by adding more heat-trapping gases and removing trees that could help cool the Earth.
What does deforestation mean?
Planting more treesMoving forests to new areasCutting down lots of trees without replantingTurning forests into farmsWhat do trees take in from the air?
OxygenCarbon dioxideWater vaporNitrogenWhat happens when trees are burned or rot?
They turn into soil instantlyThey release stored carbon dioxideThey grow back quicklyThey turn into rocksHow does deforestation affect climate change?
It has no effect on climateIt always makes the Earth coolerIt can make climate change worseIt stops all climate change immediatelyCommon 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
