Grade 7 Heat Technologies Task

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Heat Technologies Task

Please submit this task neatly typed.

Part 1

Read section 12.1 and 12.2 and define the

following terms:

• Heat pollution
• Heat island
• Natural greenhouse effect
• Enhanced greenhouse effect
• Greenhouse gases
• Global warming

Part 2

Read section 12.3 and answer the following questions:

1. Define “climate change”
2. Identify and explain 3 negative effects of climate change.
3. Identify and explain one positive effect of climate change.
4. List 3 ways that normal people (like you!) can help reduce climate change.

Part 3

a)      Select one of the following ways people can reduce the financial and environmental costs of home energy use

                                                              i.      A home that uses geothermal heating

                                                            ii.      A home that uses solar energy to heat water

                                                          iii.      A home that includes a green roof

b)      Research the financial and environmental benefits of this technology

c)      Create a poster educating people about it. Please be sure that your poster:

a.      Is on an 8.5x11 piece of paper

b.      Is neatly drawn, coloured, and laid out effectively

c.       Demonstrates a strong effort

d.      Shares relevant and accurate information

e.      Persuades people to help the planet