- Climate change affects food crops.
- Global temperatures are rising.
- This impacts crop production.
- Countries near the equator will face the most problems.
- Rice and wheat are some affected crops.
- Food security will decrease for many people.
Difficult words
- crop — A plant grown for food.crops
- affect — To change something or have an effect.affects, impacts
- temperature — How hot or cold something is.temperatures
- production — The process of making goods or growing food.
- security — Safety or protection for people.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think climate change will affect your country?
- What can people do to help with food security?
- Which crops do you think are most important and why?
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