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Friday, April 29, 2016

Earth Underwater

Welcome back!
  • Watch the video attentively.
  • Use your previous knowledge and answer the following questions (in your notebook).


Questions:
1. Why does the answer to sea level rise can be found in Antarctica?
2. What could happen if Antarctica’s ice sheets melt?
3. Is sea level rise a reality or a myth? Explain why.
4. Think of what you already know and answer: What conclusions were drawn from ancient corals reefs that were found in Florida?
5. Why are global temperatures rising again?
6. What happens when temperatures rise?
7. Why is it difficult to predict how much and how fast the sea level is going to rise in the future?
8. What will happen in places like Florida if the sea level rises by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 feet (1,82 m)?

Due date: Monday, May 2nd 2016