Activity 2

1. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, water vapour

2. The thick layer of the greenhouse gases traps more heat from the sun
leading to the increase of the temperature on the earth

3. Heat waves, floods, droughts and storm surges.

4. Famine, water shortages, extreme weather conditions and a 20-30% loss

of animal and plant species.

5. When you have a lot of information about the topic, youll be more
willing to change your lifestyle and youll be able to inform others and
inspire change.

An example of a completed outline

1. Introduction
-one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays
- caused by mainly humans
- humans have to take actions to reduce the risks
- the essay will discuss the causes and effects, and possible solutions
2. What global warming is and its causes
- The rise in the average temperature of the earth due to the increase
of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
- Causes:
+ carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels
+ deforestation for farmland, wood and paper
+ increasing use of chemical fertilizers on croplands
3. Effects of global warming
- Heat-related illnesses and death, and spread of infectious diseases
- Melting of polar ice caps and rising of sea levels
 - Extreme weather patterns such as severe storms, heat waves,
floods and drought
- Widespread extinction of species
4. Some possible solutions
- Reduce energy use
- Planting trees or plants
- Using green methods of transport
5. Conclusion