The Heat is On

The author wrote this passage to...

• encourage the reader to visit the arctic.
• tell the reader things that they can do to stop global warming.
• suggest that polar bears and seals be added to theendangered species list.
• inform the reader about global warming.

The author included a diagram at the end of the passage to show...

• how the Earth's temperature is rising.
• the relationship between the Earth and the sun.
• that global warming does not affect the Earth.
• the different kinds of gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere.

The Earth's temperature is rising, because...

• there is less arctic ice to cool the Earth.
• the sun's rays cannot escape the polluted atmosphere.
• people use a lot of fossil fuels that give off gases that are polluting the atmosphere.
• all of the above.

The author includes a section on Inuits in this passage, because they...

• are major contributors of global warming.
• believe that global warming is a myth.
• are greatly affected by global warming.
• are hoping for some warmer weather in the region where they live.

"That is the gradual rise in Earth's temperature."  What do you think gradual means?

• changing slightly
• changes all at once
• occurs every week
• never happens

"As the sea ice disappears, the mighty predators, or hunters, catch fewer seals and risk starvation."  What do you think the word predators means?

• hunters
• animals that get hunted
• a bear
• the ice

Describe how you could change the article "The Heat is On" to a persuasive type of writing.

• If the article was trying to convince people to stop polluting to avoid global warming.
• To teach people about global warming and it's effects.
• To entertain readers by a realistic fiction story about global warming.
• To include more facts to support global warming.

Describe how you could change the article "The Heat is On" to an entertainment type of writing.

• If the article was trying to convince people to stop polluting to avoid global warming.
• To teach people about global warming and it's effects.
• To entertain readers by a realistic fiction story about global warming.
• To include more facts to support global warming.

A polar bear's primary source of food is seals.  What should be your primary source of food?

• fruits and vegetables
• candy and junk food
• burgers and hot dogs
• milk and eggs

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil fuel?

• coal
• oil and natural gas
• electricity
• tomatoes