An Inconvenient Truth Video Guide

Name:______________________________ Section:________
Note: This movie was made in 2006. The overall analysis of collected data by the
majority of expert scientists is the same: global warming is happening and it is
being accelerated by human actions. You are free to do your own research on
opposing views and I'd be happy to discuss the topic with you :)

1. What is one of the most vulnerable (easily harmed) parts of the earth?
_________________
2. Write and/or draw in your own words and pictures what the greenhouse effect
is

3. Who created and narrated this film? What else he famous for?
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4. What happened in his life that changed how he viewed life and the globe?

5. The ten hottest years on record have all happened in the last ______________
years.
6. When the oceans get warmer it causes bigger__________________.
7. When hurricane Katrina first hit Florida it was a category ____________ storm.
8. Right now the arctic ice cap acts like a giant _____________________. Scientists
predict it will be completely melted within 50 years.
9. How are humans ecological systems being affected by global warming?
10.What is Al Gores goal for this presentation?

Post Video Reflection Questions- Write at least two sentences per question
11.Al Gore claims that if we (all people) continue to let this happen, it is deeply
unethical. Do you agree with him that it is unethical to continue on the path
we are on? Why/why not?

12.As citizens of America and citizens of the world, why is combatting global
warming and climate change so important?

13.Along with major movies like An Inconvenient Truth, how can major
statements from leaders like Pope Francis and agreements set forth by the
UN, all help combat climate change?

14.What ways, if any, are you helping the environment? If you cant think of any,
write down some things you could change to start helping the earth. What
ways are you hurting the environment?
Helping

Hurting

15.Considering what we have learned this semester about Manifest Destiny, how
is climate change related to the way many Americans view the earth?

16.Considering what we have learned this semester about industrialization and

major changes of the 19th century, how are those changes in human behavior
connected to changes in our climate?