What factors are contributing to global climate change?

Questions to hold on to​

  • What is coral bleaching?
  • Is climate change an issue that we, as a society, need to fix? 
  • How is global warming affecting the earth and natural habitats? 
  • What can we do to stop climate change? 
  • Why is such a small temperature change a big problem? 

Add to your thinking

The Digital Notebook is a space to hold your thoughts, questions, and growing understanding throughout this Unit.  You will be able to access it from every Module. Use The Digital Notebook to jot your thinking, take notes, or as a space to develop your writing. You can print and export it anytime, and at the end of module 8 you’ll be reminded to save a copy for yourself.

What is coral bleaching?

When corals are stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, they expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white. Read more.

Coral bleaching occurs when corals get too hot and is an impact of climate change.

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