Global Climate Change: Cycle C |
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Global temperature change is a gradual and natural process - human activity may have accelerated global change for all systems. Global temperature change is a cyclic phenomenon. 2). The primary causes of the human-induced component of warming are the increased amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases are released by the burning of fossil fuels, land clearing and agriculture, etc. that lead to an increase in the greenhouse effect. 3). An increase in global temperatures can in turn cause other changes, including a rising sea level and changes in the amount and pattern of precipitation. These changes may increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, heat waves, hurricanes, and tornados. Other consequences include higher or lower agricultural yields, glacial retreat, reduced summer stream flows, species extinctions and increases in the ranges of disease vectors. Warming is expected to affect the number and magnitude of these events. 4). CO2 excess can be compensated for by an increase in algae, thus increasing the amount of CO2 locked in the ocean floor.
Scenario: For decades the debate was raging: "the planet is warming," "no it isn't." The issue became highly politicized due to the inherent costs in mitigating suspected causes of warming. And when the evidence indicated that the planet was indeed warming, the debate turned to whether or not the warming was part of a natural cycle or human-induced.
Author:
Bob Myers, IGES
Date: 7/30/2011
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Classroom Application Cycle
This cycle you will develop cooperative activities that engage your students in understanding Earth as a system through analyzing the causes and effects of the event in this module. You also have the option of choosing a Local Event as the focus of your application. Use the resources listed below to develop your ideas. Submit your ideas for your teammates to rate and for your instructor to grade. Assignments: Individual:
Upload to ESSEA your classroom application with a description of its relevance to students, connection to the curriculum, instructional strategy and assessment methods. Include a reflection on what and how you have learned about Earth System Science and this event as a result of this module. Complete the rubric. |
Deadline: Sunday, December 9 2018 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) |
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Earth Exploration Toolbook: Exploring Regional Differences in Climate Change
(Cycle C)
Earth Exploration Toolbook: Visualizing Carbon Pathways
(Cycle C)
MY NASA DATA: Earth's Energy Budget - Seasonal Cycles in Net Radiative Flux
(Cycle C) |
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Architecture 2023: A Case Study
(Cycle C)
CAMEL Climate Change Education
(Cycle C)
Exploring the Environment
(Cycle C)
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