Climate Change is a free, printable 4th-grade reading comprehension worksheet of 200 words with questions and answers. Scroll down for the printable:
Climate change means the Earth is getting warmer. This happens because of pollution from cars, factories, and cutting down too many trees. These things put gases in the air that trap heat. This is called the greenhouse effect.
When the Earth gets too warm, the weather changes. Some places get too hot or too dry. Others get too much rain or have big storms. Ice at the North and South Poles is melting, which makes the ocean rise. This can flood cities near the water.
Animals are also in danger. Polar bears and penguins are losing their homes because the ice is melting. Forests can burn more easily, and some plants and animals may not survive.
We can help stop climate change. We can ride bikes or walk instead of driving cars. We can plant trees and use less electricity. Recycling and not wasting water also helps.
Everyone can do something small to make a big difference. If we all work together, we can help the Earth stay healthy and safe for people, animals, and plants.
Questions:
- What is climate change?
- What causes the Earth to get warmer?
- What happens when the ice at the poles melts?
- How does climate change hurt animals?
- What are some ways we can help stop climate change?
Answers:
- Climate change is when the Earth gets warmer over time.
- Pollution from cars and factories and cutting down trees make gases that trap heat.
- When the ice melts, the ocean rises and can flood cities.
- Animals like polar bears and penguins lose their homes when ice melts.
- We can help by walking or biking, planting trees, saving electricity, and recycling.
