Climate and Climate Change
For the next five minutes: Write what comes to your mind when you hear the words “climate change”.
Climate vs. Weather Weather: The day-to-day conditions of the Earth’s atmosphere. Ex. It’s cold and rainy today, but sunny and warmer tomorrow.
Climate vs. Weather Climate: Average weather conditions over long periods of time. *A region’s climate is defined by year to year patterns of temperature and precipitation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBdxDFpDp_k
What Causes Climate Differences? Tilt of the Earth’s Axis: Sun’s rays strike Earth at different angles.
Altitude: The height above sea level. *For every 160m (525ft), the temperature drops one degree Celsius.
Proximity to Water *Land gains and loses heat much faster than water. *Continental interiors have large yearly temperature ranges
Topography- Climates often differ on either side of a mountain.
Ocean Currents Prevailing Winds
Greenhouse Gases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYMjSule0Bw
Impacts of Global Climate Change (CDC)
Write down ten activities that you enjoy doing here in New Hampshire. Why Should I Care? Write down ten activities that you enjoy doing here in New Hampshire. Bonus: Write down 3 local foods that you love to eat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktcVNlLclIQ
Block 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEj-0gmP0K0 Write a one page reaction paper to the following video clip (see Youtube: No Impact Man for more details about his year of living carbon neutral/waste free) Be sure to include the following: Could you see yourself living a year like this? What obstacles would get in the way of you trying a similar lifestyle? Is it possible for everyone to live like this, and if not, what challenges would prevent people from living a carbon neutral/waste free life?