1. One of the characteristics of water is that it can retain heat. Name an item in your household that shares this property and explain how you know it retains heat.
2. How would the climate of the earth be different if water did not hold heat? Explain your answer.
3. The hours of daylight can vary greatly because of latitude. How would being near the equator shape the amount of sunlight per day in those countries? Explain your answer.
4. Would a La Niña event have a negative impact on wildlife? Explain your answer.
5. Why do you think some people have a difficult time believing that global warming is real?