Title of Notes: Climate change p. 30 RS Planner: Climate change notes Announcements No bellwork Deadline is TODAY Post quiz on GHG/Climate tomorrow Notebook ck Thursday Senior finals Friday 2nd and 3rd hour homework is due

I can list two causes and two effects of climate change (CC). Learning target I can list two causes and two effects of climate change (CC). Today I am… learning about the evidence/causes and effects of global climate change. So that I’ll be able to… understand various factors and their effects on global climate. I’ll know I’ve got it when… I can write at least two sentences listing two causes and two effects of climate change.

Why study climate change?

Why study climate change? Scientists say, “Of all the environmental issues, global climate change may be the one that will have the greatest impact on your future.”

What we already know…

Factors that affect climate sun winds oceans volcanoes vegetation topography Earth’s orbit

Like winds, ocean currents transport heat. Oceans Like winds, ocean currents transport heat.

Sun Some radiation from the sun is absorbed by Earth and converted to heat.

Altitude and mountain ranges can affect climate. Topography Altitude and mountain ranges can affect climate.

An erupting volcano can release many gases. Volcanoes An erupting volcano can release many gases.

Abundant vegetation causes cloud cover and rain. Regional vegetation Abundant vegetation causes cloud cover and rain.

Indirect evidence that is a substitute for direct measurement. Proxy indicators Indirect evidence that is a substitute for direct measurement.

Types of proxy indicators Tree rings Ice cores Sediments

What else causes climate change? Increase in GHG Burning of fossil fuels Cutting forests

Evidence of CC Choose two from each column! Shifting habitats Changing migration times Problems obtaining food Damaged coral reefs Rising sea level Changes in precipitation Agriculture and forestry Economy Health / diseases Melting ice Water supply changes Rising temperatures

Oceans are getting warmer because they are absorbing heat and CO2. Example: Oceans Oceans are getting warmer because they are absorbing heat and CO2.

Pg. 491 - 492 Write down two important facts or definitions from the reading. Bullet point facts.

Climate change video – 6 mins https://www. youtube. com/watch

Tape to the left side of p. 30 Extra Credit for Notebook Check Tape to the left side of p. 30