Climate change in Ghana

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/climate-change-in-ghana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the net zero goal?Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060
2. What is happening to Ghana's weather?Ghana's weather is getting hotter and the rain patterns are changing. This can make it harder for farmers to grow crops and can affect the water we use for drinking and electricity.
3. Why do farmers in Ghana sometimes lose their crops?Because the rain can come at the wrong times or not at all, and the heat can be too strong. This can cause crops to fail and make it difficult for families to earn money.

Socioeconomic Ramifications: The effects of an event or action on society and the economy, including people's livelihoods and well-being.
Vector-borne Diseases: Illnesses transmitted to humans by vectors, such as mosquitoes or ticks, which are often influenced by environmental conditions.
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC): A climate action plan submitted by each country under the Paris Agreement, outlining emission reduction targets and adaptation efforts.