62 pages • 2 hours read
Al GoreAn Inconvenient Truth
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Sections 1-3
Reading Check
1. In which year did humans first take a picture of the Earth from outer space?
2. Why is the photo of Earth that was taken in 1972 so remarkable?
3. Which famous author does Gore quote in Section 1?
4. Who is Roger Revelle?
5. Who is Lonnie Thompson?
6. When did the 10 hottest years on Earth occur?
7. What happens to the wind when the water temperature increases?
8. Gore states that global warming is causing more precipitation as well as more what?
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following best describes the effect of greenhouse gases on the earth’s atmosphere?
A) They have a positive effect only when they are abundant and concentrated.
B) They have a positive effect in moderation but can be harmful if concentrated.
C) They have a negative effect in moderation but can be cooling to Earth if concentrated.
D) They have only a negative effect and must be eliminated from the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Which of the following best describes why Gore shares examples of different glaciers that are melting?
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