- 1. What kind of poem is this?
This is a piece of eco-poetry. It focuses on the serious dangers of global warming and warns us that human actions are damaging the planet and threatening our future.
2. What environmental issue is mentioned at the start?
The poem opens by discussing the greenhouse effect. It explains how this process is trapping heat and causing the Earth to warm up rapidly.
3. What is the main message (theme) of the poem?
The main theme is the harmful impact of climate change caused by human neglect. The poet urges us to realize how serious the situation is and to protect the Earth before it’s too late.
4. How does the poem describe the physical changes to the Earth?
The poet uses powerful images to show how the world will change:
Farming zones (grain belts) will move to different parts of the world.
Fertile lands (like the Plains States) will turn into dusty deserts.
Icy regions (like Greenland and Antarctica) will become the new centers where people live as other places become too hot.
5.. Why will people leave the Plains States?
The Plains States will be abandoned because global warming will dry out the soil and destroy its fertility. The land will eventually turn into a barren desert where nothing can grow.
6.What will happen to the “grain belts”?
As the Earth is getting hotter, the areas where we grow our food (grain belts) will shift toward the North and South Poles to find cooler temperatures.