Global Warming and Climate Change [Class - 9]

Getting Started

Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth's climate system observed since the pre-industrial period due to human activities. Look at environmental shifts and reflect on how they impact our daily lives and the future of the planet.

Introductory Questions:

a. What is the name of your favourite movie?
➡ The name of my favourite movie is 'Chhakka Panja-2'.
b. What sort of movie is it?
➡ It is a social movie.
c. What do you like about the movie? What are its weaknesses?
➡ I like the story, acting and sound of the movie. Its light and effects are not so good.

Movie Review - 'Chasing Ice'

A. Vocabulary Matching

Word	Meaning
reluctant	v. hesitating to do something
intriguing	iv. arousing curiosity; fascinating
exquisite	i. extremely beautiful or carefully made
avalanche	ii. mass of snow/ice falling down a mountain
overwhelming	iii. very great; so powerful you cannot resist it
credibility	vi. quality of being trusted and believed in

B. Crossword Puzzle Solutions

Show Crossword Answers (Across & Down)

Across:
3. Footage | 5. Trace | 6. Documentary

Down:
1. Erosion | 2. Scepticism | 4. Intense | 7. Accomplish

C. Sentence Completion

Chasing Ice glacial erosion is the result of climate change.
The beginning of the film is set in Los Angeles on Nov. 23.
James Balog began his project with a photography programme called Extreme Ice Survey.
Balog wanted to go back to the scene of the photograph to see how the glaciers had changed.
The film is based on both data and scientific facts.
The audience can have a better view of the images on the bigger screen.
Balog's project team consisted of a glaciologist and a climatologist.
The person doubting theories on the environment may hesitate to see the film.

D. Comprehension Questions

a. What kind of film is Chasing Ice?

➡ Chasing Ice is a documentary film.

b. What is the main objective of the film?

➡ The main objective of the film is to provide striking images of how climate change has caused glacial erosion.

c. Why did Balog and his team set up cameras in different places?

➡ Balog and his team set up cameras in different places to be monitored over the course of three years.

d. What helps the audience experience what is happening in the Arctic Zones?

➡ This documentary, which effectively combines data and scientific facts with visually appealing images, helps the audience experience what is happening.

e. How did Balog try to make the film interesting?

➡ Balog tried to make the film interesting by explaining his methods and interpreting his results in an easy way.

f. Why is Chasing Ice a worthwhile film?

➡ It is worthwhile because it combines intriguing theories and exquisite images to deliver a powerful environmental message.

E. Five Practical Ways to Slow Climate Change

Reduce your carbon footprint: Use public transport, walk, or cycle; eat less meat and use renewable energy.
Support renewable energy: Invest in green energy companies or install solar panels on your roof.
Plant trees: Trees absorb CO2 and release oxygen, acting as a natural cooling system for the planet.
Support climate policies: Vote for leaders who prioritize climate action and support carbon reduction taxes.
Educate others: Share information on social media and volunteer with local environmental organizations.

Verb Tenses & Future Forms

A. Gap Fill: Correct Verb Forms

Show Grammar A Answers

a. I will have no time to do additional projects next year.
b. Sambriddhi had finished her homework before her parents returned.
c. My uncle will have learned to talk in English by the time he finishes.
d. Sandeep will be staying at ours till Monday.
e. The workers will have built the building for the next two months.
f. You will find the meaning of unfamiliar words in an hour.
g. We will be staying in Damauli until next Saturday.
h. I think our team will win the match.
i. By 11 p.m. tonight, she will have prepared the report.
j. After I finish tonight, I will watch TV for some time.
k. The weather forecast says that it will rain heavily today.

B. Future Tense Transformation: 'Visiting Her Majesty'

Rewrite the paragraph using verbs in the future tense.

I will travel to London to visit the Queen of England. I will disguise myself as a prince and will walk into Buckingham Palace. After receiving directions, I will step into the Queen's bedroom and will surprise Her Royal Highness. Then, I will tip my hat, will bow, and will deliver compliments. We will exchange pleasantries and will talk about our families. I will show her my album, and she will show me her jewels. I will trade email addresses and will kiss her goodbye.

A Noisy Party

Picture Discussion:

a. Where is the man? ➡ The man is in the field.
b. How old is he? ➡ He is probably 45 years old.
c. What is he doing? ➡ He might be digging the field to bury something.

A. Vocabulary Meanings

matter: a situation that you must deal with
disgusting: unpleasant, horrible
row: noisy quarrel
gosh: expression of surprise
goldfish: a small orange or red fish
bury: to put something under the ground

B. Multiple Choice Exercise

Show MCQ Answers

a. Ramila and Ramesh: iii. husband and wife
b. Woken up by noise: iii. Silu's mother
c. Not the milkman: ii. because it's too early
d. Suspicion of Mr Dahal: iii. They think he has killed Mrs Dahal
e. Mr Dahal's actual activity: ii. He was burying the dead body (suspected)
f. Party atmosphere: ii. It was noisy
g. Who broke the tank: ii. Mrs Dahal

C. True or False / Not Given

Statement	Status
a. Silu is the daughter of Ramesh and Ramila.	T
b. Ramesh and Ramila are disturbed by the first noise at midnight.	F
c. The Dahals have a good relationship with their neighbours.	NG
d. The Dahals always quarrel after parties.	T
e. Ramesh and Ramila called the police to arrest Mr Dahal.	F
f. Mr Dahal wants his children to know about the death of the fish.	F

Wh- Questions & Indirect Speech

A. Information Questions (Wh- Questions)

Show Transformation Answers

a. When did they go to Spain?
b. Where does Mr. Chaudhari live?
c. What did you finally discover?
d. Why does she want to learn English?
e. What are they doing now?
f. How can you send the application?
g. Whom have they informed about the incident?
h. Which house did the Smiths sell?

B. Change into Indirect Speech

Show Indirect Speech Answers

My friend asked me where I was from.
The stranger enquired where the nearest bank was.
My mother wanted to know what I had been doing until then.
They asked how long I had been living there.
My brother wanted to know who the Prime Minister of Canada was.
Rohan enquired what his father did.
She asked me where I had been living before I came there.
The old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
She wanted to know what time the train left.
She wondered how I could desert her.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Other Areas

AI in different Areas

AI is a rapidly growing field performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. Here are three key areas of impact:

1. Healthcare: AI diagnoses diseases and predicts patient outcomes. AI-powered tools assist doctors in making more accurate medical decisions through data analysis.

2. Finance: AI is used for fraud detection and investment analysis. Algorithms identify patterns that humans might miss, helping institutions reduce risks.

3. Education: AI tools provide personalized learning and customized assessments. This helps improve student performance by tailoring content to individual needs.

Efficiency & Safety: AI technology has the potential to transform industries by improving accuracy and automating complex tasks, acting as a "guide on the side" for the modern world.

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