2. Warm-Up: Answers Only H: How did Hernan Cortes impact the Aztecs? CG: What type of government system is located in Brazil and Mexico? E: A lawnmower is an example of which type of resource? G: Which of the following countries is located by the shape on the map?

5. Our Focus SS6G9 I can discuss environmental issues in Europe. What environmental concerns do countries in Europe face and how are the countries addressing these concerns? What are the causes and effects of acid rain in Germany?

6. Vocabulary Acid rain Smog Pollution

7. Notes Acid Rain: rain mixed with pollutants in the air. coal and oil Early 1900s: East Germany burned massive amounts of coal to produce electricity.

8. Notes When burned coal gives off sulphur dioxide. Effects: -½ of Germanys forests have been damaged or killed. -Pollutes rivers and lakes (kills fish and plants) -Erosion of brick and stonework buildings

9. Notes Today: -Brown coal is the chief domestic source of energy -Closed old inefficient factories -Strict laws and fines -Working to change to less polluting fuels (natural gas, wind turbines, solar power)

10. Task: Create a T-chart on Acid Rain. Causes Effects

11. Closure What are the causes and effects of acid rain in Germany?