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| What does geology have to do with Earth's climate? |
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| There is geologic evidence of changes in Earth's climate. |
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| What are some examples of natural geologic phenomena that may impact climate? |
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| Volcanoes, continental displacement |
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| Methane hydrates are compounds made of Carbon and Hydrogen. What is released when these break down? |
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| What compound is being released by the burning of fossil fuels? |
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| Both Carbon Dioxide and Methane are greenhouse gases. What do these do? |
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| These gases trap the heat around our planet causing the global temperature to rise. |
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| Knowing that naturally occurring geologic phenomena have remained relatively constant, what can be said about their impact on climate change? |
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| The naturally occurring geologic phenomena alone cannot account for climate change. |
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| What is meant by the statement, "It is the sole agent." |
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| This means, "It is the only agent." |
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| Define the term, phenomena. |
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| This is an observable occurrence. |
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| Fill in the blank: Continued burning of _______, _______, and _______ could increase the total carbon emission to that above which occurred 55 million years ago. |
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| What is meant when we are trying to develop a recovery that will reduce the global temperatures? |
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| This means we want to return to previous, lower global temperatures. |
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| Carbon emissions from volcanoes account for ______ that which is released annually on Earth. |
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| Melting ice on Earth may _______ the reflection of the sun's energy into space. |
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| It is reasonable to conclude from the evidence that emitting _________ ________ into the atmosphere is unwise. |
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| A large part of the modern increase in carbon dioxide is the result of burning various types of __________ ___________. |
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| _________________ have at least some control over climate change. |
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| What does de-forestation have to do with climate change? |
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| De-forestation results in fewer trees which would have been able to take in some of the carbon dioxide and therefore adds to climate change. |
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| What is noticed about the levels of carbon dioxide over the past 800,000 years? |
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| There have been regular cycles of fluctuation. |
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| What is different over the past 100 years related to the levels of carbon dioxide compared to the past 800,000 years? |
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| The current level of carbon dioxide is much higher than any other point in the past 800,000 years. |
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| The Earth is tilted (toward / away from) the sun during summer. |
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| The Earth is tilted (toward / away from) the sun during winter. |
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| In winter, the sun's rays are ..... than in the summer. |
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| ______________ is the day to day conditions on Earth. |
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| _____________ is the overall conditions on Earth. |
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| List the six conditions that impact weather. |
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Temperature
Atmospheric Pressure
Wind
Humidity
Precipitation
Cloudiness |
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| What can happen to crops and animals when they experience shifting weather and climate? |
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| This puts stress on the organisms - may struggle to survive |
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| If climate changes continue, habitat zones in the Northern hemisphere will shift.... |
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| List at least three ways to address climate change |
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1. Allocate more green space/plant more vegetation
2. Use energy sources that do not emit carbon dioxide
3. Carpool or use public transportation |
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