KWL ANALYSIS: CLIMATE CHANGE
5-2 Project Draft: Researching Your Topic
KWL Analysis: Climate Change
Carmen Mendez
Student ID: 2529480
Perspectives in Liberal Arts 22EW6
Know (K):
KWL ANALYSIS: CLIMATE CHANGE
Know (K):
The Knowledge I have on climate change is not a lot, but I have noticed a shift in temperature with
warmer summers, cooler winters, and the temperature breaking records in some areas. Tropical storms
have become more robust, destructive, and frequently occur. There has been severe flooding in some
areas, while extreme droughts exist in others. These trends are caused by variations in climate over
time, and human activities like burning fossil fuels increase greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide,
methane, and water vapor in the atmosphere. Overall temperatures, especially in the artic and other
cold regions are melting glaciers. Ultimately, Climate change continues to be an incredibly challenging
issue and has already had a detrimental impact on the environment. Scientists use carbon footprint as
the cause for the warming trends seen all over the world. The issues we face with climate change are
becoming increasingly visible, leading to a social concern that has impacted the entire world.
Want to know (W):
Natural Science: Why is the rapid shift in temperature occurring, and what are the significant impacts?
Keywords: Climate Change; Rising Temperatures; Emission; Greenhouse Effect.
Social Science: How do experts know human activities is the cause of climate change?
Keywords: Global Warming; Atmospheric Gases; Fossil Fuels; Deforestation.