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Has the Climate Got Warmer?

Students from Virkby Gymnasium

 

Geographic focus: Global
(The authors are from Finland)

Date completed: 2005

Global warming threatens to disrupt climate patterns and may lead to serious environmental problems. Students from Virkby Gymnasium, in Finland, created a graph of average yearly global temperatures and described potential consequences of climate change. To reduce humanity’s impact on the environment, the students recommended conservation of energy, support for local markets, and respect for plants and animals.

Topics / keywords: Climate Change; Weather Patterns

Presentation (pdf - 0.7MB)