Scientists have found that some animals might become extinct because of climate change.
Sea ice and polar bears The sea ice in the Arctic is getting smaller each year. In some areas, it melts completely in the summer. This is causing problems for polar bears. These beautiful white bears go onto the sea ice to find their food. This means that they are in danger because they can’t find enough food to eat.
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Bamboo and giant Giant pandas live in the mountains in south and central China. They eat bamboo, which is 90% of their diet. But bamboo grows very slowly, so climate change could cause problems. If there isn’t enough bamboo, then pandas won’t survive.
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Global warming and diseases Scientists are worried because as the Earth gets hotter, there will be more diseases. These can be passed from humans to gorillas, so they might be in danger in the future. Mountain gorillas live in central Africa. In some ways, they can adapt well to climate change. They can live in high temperatures. But there are very few mountain gorillas left in the wild. We think there are only about 1,100, so we must protect them from diseases. Diseases.
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1. Why are polar bears in danger due to the shrinking sea ice in the Arctic?
a) They cannot find enough food to eat because they rely on the sea ice to hunt seals.
b) They are losing their habitat because the Arctic is becoming warmer.
c) They are moving into cities in search of food.
d) They have become too dependent on human food sources.
2. What happens to the sea ice in some areas of the Arctic during the summer?
a) It becomes thicker and lasts longer.
b) It melts completely.
c) It forms new ice that the polar bears can use.
d) It remains unchanged.
3. What is the main food source for polar bears?
a) Fish
b) Seals
c) Plants
d) Birds
4. How does the melting sea ice affect polar bear behaviour?
a) They travel longer distances to find food.
b) They become more aggressive.
c) They start hunting on land instead of on ice.
d) They become more social and hunt in groups.
5. Where do giant pandas live?
a) In the forests of North America
b) In the mountains of south and central China
c) On the plains of Africa
d) In the Arctic tundra
6. What is the main food source for giant pandas?
a) Fish
b) Bamboo
c) Insects
d) Fruits and vegetables
7. Why could climate change be a problem for giant pandas?
a) It could cause more bamboo to grow.
b) Bamboo grows slowly, and climate change could reduce its supply.
c) It could make pandas stronger and healthier.
d) It will make pandas adapt to eating other foods.
8. How much of a giant panda's diet is bamboo?
a) 50%
b) 70%
c) 90%
d) 100%
9. What is one of the concerns scientists have about global warming?
a) It will make gorillas stronger.
b) It will increase the number of diseases that can spread to gorillas.
c) It will help gorillas adapt to new environments.
d) It will reduce the number of humans on Earth.
10. Where do mountain gorillas live?
a) South America
b) Central Africa
c) Southeast Asia
d) North America
11. How do mountain gorillas adapt to climate change?
a) They can live in high temperatures.
b) They move to cooler regions.
c) They change their diet.
d) They develop resistance to diseases.
12. What is one of the biggest threats to mountain gorillas in the future?
a) Lack of food
b) Climate change
c) Overpopulation
d) Disease transmission from humans
We must do everything we can to slow down climate change, so that we do not put animals in danger. |