In the last post, we looked at climate change and global warming.  You told me some of the things you think that people are doing to cause global warming.  Look at this picture from www.epa.gov to see some of the effects of climate change.

Eleven signs of climate change are hidden in the landscape below. Can you find them all? 

Here is what you are looking for...

Stronger Storms

Damaged Corals

Changing Rain and Snow Patterns

Migration and Life Cycles

Higher Temperatures and More Heat Waves

More Droughts and Wildfires

Rising Sea Levels

Warmer Oceans

Less Snow and Ice

Thawing Permafrost

Changes in Plant Life Cycles

• Changing Rain and Snow Patterns
• Changes in Animal Migration and Life Cycles
• Less Snow and Ice
• Stronger Storms
• Higher Temperatures and More Heat Waves
• More Droughts and Wildfires
• Thawing Permafrost
• Damaged Corals
• Rising Sea Level
• Warmer Oceans
• Changes in Plant Life Cycles

A lot of people believe that global warming is already taking place.  There are also people who disagree about global warming and believe it's a myth.

This week as your homework assignment, you need to watch the following video with your parents and form your own opinion.

http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/304/

**In the comments below tell me your opinion on whether you believe global warming is happening or if you think it's a myth.  Please explain your opinion.

What is climate change?

In class, we've been studying weather and climate change.  

When scientists talk about global climate change, they're talking about the global climate and a pattern of change that's happening over many years. One of the most important trends that scientists look at is the average temperature of the Earth, which has been increasing for many years. This is called global warming.




Rising global temperatures lead to other changes around the world, such as stronger hurricanes, melting glaciers, and the loss of wildlife habitats. That's because the Earth's air, water, and land are all related to one another and to the climate. This means a change in one place can lead to other changes somewhere else. For example, when air temperatures rise, the oceans absorb more heat from the atmosphere and become warmer. Warmer oceans, in turn, can cause stronger storms.
*Information and diagram come from www.epa.gov

This diagram shows how global warming can lead to a lot of changes.

Scientists around the world agree that today's global climate change is mainly caused by people's activities.


**In the comment section of this post, tell me 2-3 things that you think people are doing to cause global warming.