RISING TEMPERATURESĪccording to NASA, the Earth’s average surface temperature has increased about 1.8☏ over the past hundred years, making 2017 one of the hottest years ever recorded. Image courtesy of National Geographic Kids magazine.
Global warming: The increase in Earth’s average temperature over a long period of time.Climate isn’t weather- weather changes daily. Climate: The average pattern of weather conditions over a long period of time.That’s called global warming, which causes climate change. When CO 2 and other greenhouse gases trap heat that would otherwise escape Earth’s atmosphere, the planet’s temperature rises. Those energy sources release a gas called carbon dioxide (CO 2) into the atmosphere. But modern activities – such as plugging in devices, driving cars, and cooling homes – rely on energy sources such as natural gas, oil, and coal. We know you love watching videos on your phone.
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Adapted and republished from the April 2018 Save the Earth issue with permission.Ĭlimate Reality is teaming up with National Geographic Kids to share resources for kids to learn about climate change – and for parents and teachers to teach kids how to take action! This is the first blog in the series, but be sure to check back for more! FIRST, GET SMART! J| 8:00 AM Just for Kids: What’s Climate Change? And What Can I Do? Our planet is an amazing place to live… but it needs your help.īy National Geographic Kids associate editor Allyson Shaw.
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