Think in terms of the scientific method to identify and potentially solve the problem listed below. With Arizona’s diverse topography, the temperature average for southern Arizona, including the Phoenix metropolitan area, is lows of 30°F in the winter to over 100°F in the summer. In the northern portion of the state, the temperature fluctuates from 20°F to 95°F. The highest temperature recorded was 127°F. The lowest temperature recorded was -40°F. With such extreme highs and lows, what can people do to consistently lower global warming in this state? Think in terms of the environment.

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Using the scientific method, people could identify major causes of global warming in Arizona, such as vehicle emissions, fossil fuel use, high energy consumption, and loss of green space. A possible hypothesis is that reducing emissions through solar energy, public transportation, water conservation, planting more trees, and using energy-efficient buildings will lower environmental impact. People could test these solutions by tracking air pollution, energy use, and temperature trends over time to see which actions work best.

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