1. Title of Notes: Climate change p. 30 RS Planner: Climate change notes
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Deadline is TODAY
Post quiz on GHG/Climate tomorrow
Notebook ck Thursday
Senior finals Friday
2nd and 3rd hour homework is due

2. 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.

3. Why study climate change?

4. 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.”

5. What we already know…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Types of proxy indicators
Tree rings
Ice cores
Sediments

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

15. 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

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

17. Pg
Write down two important facts or definitions from the reading. Bullet point facts.

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

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