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This document discusses global warming and its effects based on an interview with a teacher named Mr. Goldstein who was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. It provides evidence that global warming is occurring through rising sea levels, warmer air temperatures, and increased ocean acidity. Global warming intensifies storms and will lead to more frequent inclement weather worldwide. The interview questions ask Mr. Goldstein about the effects of Hurricane Sandy and if he believes it was related to global warming, as well as if he had experienced a storm of similar strength previously. The document encourages actions to protect the earth from global warming and lists additional sources for further information.
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The document discusses global warming, defining related terms like the greenhouse effect and climate change. It explains that human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation are releasing excess greenhouse gases, accelerating the greenhouse effect and causing global warming. Potential consequences of unchecked global warming include rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and impacts on agriculture and food supply. The document also notes arguments against the existence of global warming and presents the authors' opinion that it is real and will affect the future.Oral presentation
- 1. WENQI YANG PERIOD 7TH GLOBAL WARMING & INCLEMENT WEATHER
- 2. What Do You Think About Global Warming?
- 4. 1. The cycle of nature 2.human activities (greenhouse gases)
- 5. Evidence of Global Warming Rising sea levelWarmer air Acidity of ocean Heat that trapped in atmosphere
- 6. Effects of Global Warming Destruction Of habitats Inclement weather Insects & diseases Islands in danger
- 7. The Deadly Storm and Global Warming
- 8. Interview with Mr. Goldstein Teacher in Francis Lewis High School & Victim of Hurricane Sandy
- 9. Interview Questions Q1 Did Hurricane Sandy have any effect on you, Mr. Goldstein? Q2 Do you believe that the Hurricane Sandy is related to global warming? Q3 Have you ever experienced something like Hurricane Sandy before?
- 10. • CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSED BY GLOBAL WARMING INTENSIFIES STORMS. • MORE STORMS WILL COME • OTHER INCLEMENT WEATHER FREQUENTLY HAPPENS IN THE WORLD The risk of Extreme Weather on Upswing --- non-fiction article from Tribune Business News
- 11. Please! Save our Earth!
- 12. I. OFFICIAL SITE OF EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) II. OR WATCH SOME GOOD TV PROGRAMS IN PBS! (EX: NOVA AND DISCOVERY) III.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MAGAZINE OR SOURCES ONLINE For More Information Visit… Finally… Sources of this presentation come from Elibrary. Non-fiction article’s citation: Brian, Albany, N.Y.. "The risk of extreme weather on upswing." McClatchy - Tribune Business News. 01 Nov. 2012 eLibrary. Web. 09 May. 2013.