English A: Language and Literature - Year 12/13 IB English Lang-Lit
... years as the Earth's position relative to the sun has varied. As a result, ice ages have come and gone. However, for thousands of years now, emissions of GHGs to the atmosphere have been balanced out by GHGs that are naturally absorbed. As a result, GHG concentrations and temperature have been fairl ...
... years as the Earth's position relative to the sun has varied. As a result, ice ages have come and gone. However, for thousands of years now, emissions of GHGs to the atmosphere have been balanced out by GHGs that are naturally absorbed. As a result, GHG concentrations and temperature have been fairl ...
Continuum Mechanics in the Earth Sciences Orogenesis
... snow cover, glaciers, sea/lake ice, ice caps, and ice fields. The following four chapters cover these environments more specifically, citing research done from the mountain glaciers of middle latitudes to the ice caps of the poles. These environments are subdivided into more specific habitats, like ...
... snow cover, glaciers, sea/lake ice, ice caps, and ice fields. The following four chapters cover these environments more specifically, citing research done from the mountain glaciers of middle latitudes to the ice caps of the poles. These environments are subdivided into more specific habitats, like ...
Climate_change_oceans
... • Generally speaking, glaciation removes water but retains salt near the ocean surface. • Salty water is denser and sinks from the surface to the ocean bottom. This newly formed deep water was in contact with the Earth’s atmosphere and so contains oxygen. • THC generally stronger during strong perio ...
... • Generally speaking, glaciation removes water but retains salt near the ocean surface. • Salty water is denser and sinks from the surface to the ocean bottom. This newly formed deep water was in contact with the Earth’s atmosphere and so contains oxygen. • THC generally stronger during strong perio ...
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... • Absorbed by clouds and earths surface- radiated back to space as long wave • EARTHS ATMOSPHERE- oxygen and nitrogen –have no effect on radiation coming in from sun or going out • However, other gases in the atmosphere though less have a greater effect on this radiation • Water vapour, carbon dioxi ...
... • Absorbed by clouds and earths surface- radiated back to space as long wave • EARTHS ATMOSPHERE- oxygen and nitrogen –have no effect on radiation coming in from sun or going out • However, other gases in the atmosphere though less have a greater effect on this radiation • Water vapour, carbon dioxi ...
Env Science 2 Final Review
... What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water in the air. What is the difference between low and high humidity? Low has less water in the air relative to what it can hold at that temperature. High is the opposite. 17. What is fog? Fog is cloud in contact with the ground. It occurs when moisture ...
... What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water in the air. What is the difference between low and high humidity? Low has less water in the air relative to what it can hold at that temperature. High is the opposite. 17. What is fog? Fog is cloud in contact with the ground. It occurs when moisture ...
Lecture 21: Glaciers and Paleoclimate Read: Chapter 15 Homework
... Layer by layer sampling of plankton reveals oxygen isotope record ...
... Layer by layer sampling of plankton reveals oxygen isotope record ...
The Earth • Policy on absences • Processes that shape earth
... Find the Hadley and Canadian model estimates of change in temp ...
... Find the Hadley and Canadian model estimates of change in temp ...
Bellringer
... temperature increased by 0.6ºC during the 20th century, snow and ice cover has dropped, and the global sea level has risen. • The concentrations of atmospheric gases have continued to increase as a result of human activities and would continue to rise due to this activity throughout the 21st century ...
... temperature increased by 0.6ºC during the 20th century, snow and ice cover has dropped, and the global sea level has risen. • The concentrations of atmospheric gases have continued to increase as a result of human activities and would continue to rise due to this activity throughout the 21st century ...
Week4_orbital
... ablation rates. • Whether or not orbital changes in solar insolation are sufficient to cause the growth or retreat of ice sheets depends on the ‘glacial threshold’ at the time, which in turn depends on other climate factors (e.g., atmospheric CO2 levels, position of continents, ocean and atmospheric ...
... ablation rates. • Whether or not orbital changes in solar insolation are sufficient to cause the growth or retreat of ice sheets depends on the ‘glacial threshold’ at the time, which in turn depends on other climate factors (e.g., atmospheric CO2 levels, position of continents, ocean and atmospheric ...
Chloro – floro –carbons
... increased global temperature… Most are not positive: Higher temperatures evaporate water, and expose ...
... increased global temperature… Most are not positive: Higher temperatures evaporate water, and expose ...
Global_Warming_and_i..
... as the increase of the average temperature on Earth. As the Earth is getting hotter, disasters like hurricanes, droughts and floods are getting more frequent. Cause of global warming: Almost 100% of the observed temperature increase over the last 50 years has been due to the increase in the atmosphe ...
... as the increase of the average temperature on Earth. As the Earth is getting hotter, disasters like hurricanes, droughts and floods are getting more frequent. Cause of global warming: Almost 100% of the observed temperature increase over the last 50 years has been due to the increase in the atmosphe ...
msword - rgs.org
... Who is the ‘Iceman’ and why was he murdered? Introduce the students to the ‘Iceman’ whose body was found in an Austrian snowfield in 1991, having been frozen in ice for 5000 years. A PowerPoint slide of the body is provided. Students can speculate as to who they think he was, how he was murdered, an ...
... Who is the ‘Iceman’ and why was he murdered? Introduce the students to the ‘Iceman’ whose body was found in an Austrian snowfield in 1991, having been frozen in ice for 5000 years. A PowerPoint slide of the body is provided. Students can speculate as to who they think he was, how he was murdered, an ...
Long-Term Climate Change
... world’s land surfaces could come together as supercontinents, then break up and re-assemble, means that the global patterns of ocean currents, winds, rain and temperatures could also change over time. Scientists can track the positions of continents by analysing traces of magnetism preserved in rock ...
... world’s land surfaces could come together as supercontinents, then break up and re-assemble, means that the global patterns of ocean currents, winds, rain and temperatures could also change over time. Scientists can track the positions of continents by analysing traces of magnetism preserved in rock ...
L4_CO2 - Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
... But, this factor must not be functioning today, which otherwise would heat the present earth inhabitable? (above 25oC, at least) a thermostat (temperature regulator) is functioning! Was the Earth more like the Venus in the past, with more carbon in rocks? ...
... But, this factor must not be functioning today, which otherwise would heat the present earth inhabitable? (above 25oC, at least) a thermostat (temperature regulator) is functioning! Was the Earth more like the Venus in the past, with more carbon in rocks? ...
Slide 1
... taken place – these reactions should occur fairly soon after planet forms • A live planet (one that contained life) would have a very different atmosphere because living organisms use air as a source of raw materials and as a depository for their waste. Both of these uses would cause the atmosphere ...
... taken place – these reactions should occur fairly soon after planet forms • A live planet (one that contained life) would have a very different atmosphere because living organisms use air as a source of raw materials and as a depository for their waste. Both of these uses would cause the atmosphere ...
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... 16. What is humidity? What is the difference between low and high humidity? What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water in the air. What is the difference between low and high humidity? Low has less water in the air relative to what it can hold at that temperature. High is the opposite. 17. W ...
... 16. What is humidity? What is the difference between low and high humidity? What is humidity? Humidity is the amount of water in the air. What is the difference between low and high humidity? Low has less water in the air relative to what it can hold at that temperature. High is the opposite. 17. W ...
Ch 13 Sec 3 Global Warming Note Taking Guide
... • After a few years of _______________, it was obvious that the levels were undergoing changes other than _______________ fluctuations. • Each year, the high carbon dioxide levels of winter were _______________, and each year, the summer levels did not fall as _______________. • In 42 years, carbon ...
... • After a few years of _______________, it was obvious that the levels were undergoing changes other than _______________ fluctuations. • Each year, the high carbon dioxide levels of winter were _______________, and each year, the summer levels did not fall as _______________. • In 42 years, carbon ...
Webquest Directions
... c) How can I reduce my pile of trash? d) Do I need to save water too? e) How can I make a real difference? 7) What else do we need to find out? a) Can NASA help scientist answer all their questions? b) Do clouds make the Earth warmer or cooler? c) Do particles in the air make earth warmer or cooler? ...
... c) How can I reduce my pile of trash? d) Do I need to save water too? e) How can I make a real difference? 7) What else do we need to find out? a) Can NASA help scientist answer all their questions? b) Do clouds make the Earth warmer or cooler? c) Do particles in the air make earth warmer or cooler? ...
Climates can change suddenly or slowly.
... For much of Earth’s history, the poles were free of ice because Earth was warmer than it is today. However, there have been about seven major periods of global cooling that lasted millions of years. Temperatures became low enough for ice to form year-round at the poles. The most recent of these peri ...
... For much of Earth’s history, the poles were free of ice because Earth was warmer than it is today. However, there have been about seven major periods of global cooling that lasted millions of years. Temperatures became low enough for ice to form year-round at the poles. The most recent of these peri ...
Earth Resources and Environmental Impact of their Exploitation: 270
... and the interactions between these components. Special attention is given to presentday issues, such as global climate change, air pollution, resource depletion, impacts of population growth, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and natural disasters and hazards. We also consider the analogues ...
... and the interactions between these components. Special attention is given to presentday issues, such as global climate change, air pollution, resource depletion, impacts of population growth, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and natural disasters and hazards. We also consider the analogues ...
Chapter 10 Planetary Atmospheres What is an atmosphere? Earth`s
... changes • These climate changes can produce layers of ice and dust ...
... changes • These climate changes can produce layers of ice and dust ...
Talk 5 - Research needs for decadal to centennial climate prediction
... doubling of cat 4-5 storms in Atlantic by end of century, despite decrease in total number of tropical cyclones Much of the uncertainty arises from global model input ...
... doubling of cat 4-5 storms in Atlantic by end of century, despite decrease in total number of tropical cyclones Much of the uncertainty arises from global model input ...
Earth`s Atmosphere Sunlight and the Atmosphere
... gases are very good at absorbing thermal energy and sending it back to Earth. In the last 50 years, the amount of some greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased dramatically. We produce carbon dioxide when we breathe and when we burn wood and fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, and p ...
... gases are very good at absorbing thermal energy and sending it back to Earth. In the last 50 years, the amount of some greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased dramatically. We produce carbon dioxide when we breathe and when we burn wood and fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, and p ...
AOSC200_Discussion8_SP13
... • Glaciers that exist today can hold bubbles that are tens or hundreds of thousand of years old. • Dust in the ice sheets can be caused by climatechanging volcanoes, or dry windy conditions that lead to soil erosion. • Find that the colder periods of the Earth history (20000, 60,000 and 100,000 year ...
... • Glaciers that exist today can hold bubbles that are tens or hundreds of thousand of years old. • Dust in the ice sheets can be caused by climatechanging volcanoes, or dry windy conditions that lead to soil erosion. • Find that the colder periods of the Earth history (20000, 60,000 and 100,000 year ...