1. Chapter 6. 4: Meeting Ecological Challenges Case Study #3 (Pgs

2. Recognizing a Problem
Evidence shows that the Earth’s temperatures are getting warmer, sea ice is melting, and sea level is rising
Animal and plant activities are changing in response to warmer temperatures

3. Researching the Cause
Scientists determine if it is a natural cycle or if there is a manmade cause
Correlations between human activity and greenhouse gases indicate that climate change is manmade
Scientists create models to show how much change is possible and what effects may happen
Flooding or drought
Increase in size of some deserts
Thawing of polar ice caps

6. Changing Behavior
To stop global warming we must reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we put into the atmosphere
Drive electric or hybrid cars
Make buildings that use less electricity
Increase recycling