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Earth's Melting Glaciers

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10 questions
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When words or phrases get _____________ it is often a sign they are ______________ .
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repeated
important
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What are two key words repeated?

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Why do you think the author had to repeat that word or phrase so often?

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Sort the details with the repeated word or phrase.

  • Human activity is the main cause of global warming.
  • Human activity that started with the Industrial Revolution in the 1860s is the main cause of climate change.
  • Climate change is caused by warmer waters interacting with arctic air, which causes severe weather patterns.
  • Global warming is causing Earth's glaciers to melt.
  • Global warming is causing a loss of habitats for arctic animals.
  • Another effect of climate change is that coastal areas are at risk of being covered by the rising sea.
  • Climate Change
  • Global Warming
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How are the main ideas of climate change changing Earth's glaciers to melt and global warming causing glaciers to melt which in turn causes other major problems developed in the text?

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How does carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause global warming?
Carbon dioxide particles in the atmosphere trap the _______________ before the rays can reflect and ________________ into space. This causes _________________ on Earth to _________ , which is global warming.
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temperatures
rise
sun's heat
bounce back
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What is the main effect of melting glaciers on the planet?
The main effect of melting glaciers on the planet is that the sea levels are ___________ , which causes _____________________ . Another effect is that arctic animals are losing their _____________ .
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rising
habitats
coastal flooding
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What does the article say can stop global warming?
The articles says that if Earth can drastically reduce ___________________ emissions soon, global warming may _________ , and the _____________ might return to their frozen state.
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carbon dioxide
glaciers
stop
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What type of text structure is the article Earth's Melting Glaciers?

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STEM:
Which two details from Earth's Melting Glaciers support the author's point that global warming and climate change are the reason our Earth's glaciers are in danger?
__________Element 1__________Element 2