- Climate change is a big problem.
- It makes the earth warmer.
- This happens because of pollution.
- Burning fossil fuels causes emissions.
- These gases trap heat in the air.
- Animals and plants are affected by this change.
Difficult words
- pollution — Dirt and harmful things in the air.
- emissions — Gases that come from burning fuel.
- fossil — Old plants or animals turned into fuel.
- affect — To change something or have an impact.affected
- warm — A higher temperature than usual.warmer
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think climate change is a problem?
- How do you think pollution can be reduced?
- What do you notice changing in nature?
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