What do you think will happen when Earth’s temperature increases by 1°C, 2 °C, or 3 °C?
Six Degrees
Mark Lynas is a National Geographic Emerging Explorer. In his book, “Six Degrees”, Lynas predicts what changes global warming will bring to the Earth. He describes what will happen when temperatures increase by six degrees.
A. Predict. What do you think will happen when Earth’s temperature increases by 1°C, 2 °C, or 3 °C? Discuss with a partner. Then listen to the interview and check your guesses.
(Dự đoán. Bạn nghĩ điều gì sẽ xảy ra khi nhiệt độ Trái đất tăng thêm 1°C, 2°C hoặc 3°C? Thảo luận với đối tác. Sau đó nghe cuộc phỏng vấn và kiểm tra dự đoán của bạn)
1 °C | a. The Amazon rain forest might burn down. |
2 °C | b. Freshwater supplies will decrease. |
3 °C | c. Most coral reefs will disappear. |
1 °C - Most coral reefs will disappear.
2 °C - Freshwater supplies will decrease.
3 °C - The Amazon rain forest might burn down.
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