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How does it come about? Causes and effects go up/ rise/ increase 1.The temperature tends t_____ to ___________________ result/consequence steadily as a ________________of burning too much fossil fuels. 2. A large q_______ quantity of carbon dioxide is trapped in the air. Consequently C__________, the earth is becoming warmer. 3. Global warming is d_____ to extra CO2 in the air. due resulted in 4. It is the increased amount of CO2 that has _______ global warming. Global warming has resulted from the increased amount of CO2 ____________________________________ Consequently, a wide range of catastrophes will come about. many kinds of/a great variety of A wide range of nations have been severely affected. Tuvalu (图瓦鲁) 大部分地区最低海拔0米，最高海拔1米。 low In most of Tuvalu, the altitude is as _____ as 0m , and _________ 1m. as high as In most of Tuvalu, the altitude ranges from /between 0m _________ _________________ to /and 1m. The sea level is rising by 5.7mm per year due to climate change. 但是相对于Tuvalu的海拔而言，海平面的上涨对其影响是很 大的。 (when compared to…) Consequently, Tuvalu is drowning! But when compared to the altitude of Tuvalu, the rise in sea level has a great effect. Tuvaluan 都反对全球变暖是自然现象这一观点；他们认为正 是人类的行为导致了气候变化。 (be opposed to; subscribe to) Tuvaluan are all opposed to the idea that global warming is a natural phenomenon; they subscribe to the view that it’s human activity that has caused climate change. Tuva: Dad, why should we move again? Tuva: Dad, I’m scared. What can we do? Tuva: Dad, … Tuva: Dad, how does it come about? I advocate … 我主张减少温室气体排放(emissions)！ I advocate reducing greenhouse gases emissions! I advocate that we reduce greenhouse gases emissions! Global Warning! Are they natural phenomena? Disappearance of species Global warming Environmental pollution (water, air…) Deforestation June 5, 2015 Q1: How does it come about? (causes) Q2: Does it matter? (effects) Q3: Is it a natural phenomenon? (opinion) Q4: What should we do about it? (suggestions) (USA) Global warming (South Africa) Disappearance of species (China) Environmental pollution (water, air…) (Brazil) Deforestation Global Warning! Empty words contain nothing but carbon dioxide. It is our actions that reduce them. Remember– every action Homework Finish your own speech and polish it with the help of your desk mate. counts!