Lesson 3 Evaluation ELABORATE/EVALUATE After Before 66 32 69 34 4 10 53 71 86 42 65 86 Directions: Review the survey that shows a shift in opinion after a candidate wins office. Prior to his election, President Trump repeatedly referred to climate change as a hoax." However, his supporters believed it was happening and supported government policies to reduce carbon pollution. After his election Republicans possibly shifted to support his hoax position. [1.226 Adults (18+)] Think the seriousness of global warming is generally exaggerated Republican Independent Democrat Say most scientists believe global warming is occurring Republican Independent Democrat Believe effects of global warming have already begun Republican Independent Democrat Believe global warming is caused by human activities Republican Independent Democrat Worry a great deal/fair amount about global warming Republican Independent Democrat Think global warming will pose a serious threat in their lifetime Republican Independent 41 67 73 34 60 32 40 70 87 35 62 89 36 67 90 33 62 91 14 45 59 18 45 67 Democrat 1. Which topic had the biggest shift in opinion from before to after? How much do leaders impact your view? 2. Climate change is a fact, but some people disagree on what is causing it. How does economics, the energy debate, and partisan politics play into this? Explain. 3. Does your research from this lesson change your opinion on using renewables or not? Explain