Inez Fung Walking Classroom

Inez Fung studies

• other planets

• the atmosphere

• the oil industry

• ceramics

Why does Inez Fung want us to pay attention to her research?

• She believes that her work is better than other scientists’ work.

• She wants us to understand how our behavior affects our planet.

• She is making discoveries that will affect future space travel.

• She wants us to understand the impact of art on our everday lives.

Why is carbon dioxide building up in our atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels is causing too much carbon dioxide to be released.

• We are producing more carbon dioxide to help keep our Earth cool.

• The more trees we plant, the more carbon dioxide is released.

• Because there is not enough oxygen.

Greenhouse gases…

• trap heat

• escape the atmosphere

• are released by plants when they grow

• are beneficial to humans and plants

What would be the best word to describe Dr. Inez Fung?

• shy

• bashful

• lazy

• determined

Why is Inez Fung considered to be a pioneer?

• She was the first female PhD at MIT.

• She was one of the first female scientists to explore climate change.

• She has explored new territories and traveled to outer space.

• She has a unique love for working with horses.

Which event came first?

• People used too much fossil fuels, causing a buildup of carbon dioxide.

• The polar ice caps began to melt at a dramatic rate.

• Global warming occurs, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise each year.

• Ships get stuck in the melted waters.

What is the best way that lawmakers could help solve climate change problems?

• They could try to limit the amount of greenhouse gases that could be released.

• They could try to destroy all carbon dioxide.

• They could try to force everybody to destroy their cars.

• They could find out where the carbon dioxide is coming from.

Your heart helps pump oxygen throughout your body.

• True

• False

Taking in oxygen while you exercise only affects your lungs.

• True

• False