原版英语RAZ 教案What Do You Think About Climate Change__CQ.pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLeveLInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageY Y1.What is considered evidence that Earths surface is warming?a Temperature increases of Earths surface are on record.b Glaciers are smaller today compared to one hundred years ago.c Ice around both the North and South Poles is melting.d All of the above2.What are greenhouse gases?a the process by which heat is trapped inside Earths atmosphere by gasesb the dirt or debris in the air,in water,or on the ground that causes something to become uncleanc the gases that cool Earths surface temperatured the gases in Earths atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming3.What has caused the average sea level around the world to rise?a The amount of annual rainfall is increasing.b Land is sinking into the oceans.c Ice on land is melting and flowing into the ocean.d All of the above4.Why would a country support the Kyoto Protocol?a The country believes there is no threat from the greenhouse effect.b The country wants other countries to know that it wants to stop industrialization.c The country believes that climate changes likely will be harmful to Earth and its people.d All of the aboveWhat Do You Think About Climate Change?Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LeveLName Date Quick Check continued on following pageY YWhat Do You Think About Climate Change?5.Which of the following best states the main idea of the section titled“What Is Being Done About Climate Change?”a Hydropower is replacing the burning of fossil fuels.b Many countries are trying different solutions to prevent climate change.c Industrialized countries are reducing the number of power plants they are building.d The Kyoto Protocol was signed by many countries.6.What could be a negative effect of global warming?a More tornadoes could occur.b Diseases could spread more quickly.c More food shortages could occur.d All of the above7.In addition to the increase in Earths temperature,what other significant global event has happened during the past 150 years?a The Arctic ice sheet has increased in thickness.b The amount of carbon dioxide in the air has increased.c Many types of animals are having an easier time finding food.d More trees are growing around the equator.8.How does planting trees reduce the greenhouse effect?a Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.b Trees reflect sunlight back into space.c Tree roots trap moisture in the soil.d All of the above Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LeveLName Date Y YWhat Do You Think About Climate Change?9.What makes renewable energy different from nonrenewable energy?a Renewable energy is not depleted by use.b Renewable energy uses fossil fuels.c Renewable energy gives off greenhouse gases.d All of the above10.What could happen to cities along coasts,such as Boston and New York City,if sea levels rise too high?a The cities would not be affected.b The cities could be flooded and destroyed.c The cities could gain new beaches and wildlife.d None of the above11.Extended Response:What are two things you can do to help prevent more global warming?12.Extended Response:Explain how the greenhouse effect increases global warming.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLeveLY YMain Comprehension Skill:Cause and EffectWhat Do You Think About Climate Change?1.d Main Idea and Details 2.d Vocabulary 3.c Cause and Effect 4.c Make Inferences 5.b Main Idea and Details 6.d Cause and Effect 7.b Main Idea and Details 8.a Cause and Effect 9.a Compare and Contrast 10.b Cause and Effect 11.Answers will vary.Example:I can try to use less electricity and ride my bike instead of having my dad take me to school.12.Answers should explain the following process:Sunlight that strikes Earth gives off heat that normally flows out into space;greenhouse gases in the atmosphere bounce some of the heat back toward Earths surface;the greenhouse gases trap the heat near Earths surface,causing temperatures to rise.