Our Dynamic Planet
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Bryn Zingrebe
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Our Dynamic Planet
Our planet is constantly changing!
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Open Ended
Earlier this semester, we learned about why our Planet is a perfect place to live. Let's review, what are some unique things about our planet that make it a great place for life?
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Earth is great for life because...
Perfect distance from the sun, not too hot or too cold!
Plants release oxygen into the air and provide a wonderful food source.
Liquid water for drinking and other resources.
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Earth is a great place to live..
Since Earth has so many resources for life, our planet is a great place to live. However, we also know our planet has changed a lot over time. Sea levels are rising, average global temperature is rising, and carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is at an all time high.. Our climate is begining to change..
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Open Ended
What is Climate change? What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Climate change, Climate, and Weather
Climate change is the regional or global change is climate patterns.
Climate: the primary weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Weather: changes in our atmosphere that only last for a short period of time includes: heat, rain, wind, sunshine
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Example of Climate compared to Weather
The climate in Florida is typically hot and sunny. However, from time to time Florida experiences weather such as rain or snowfall for a couple of days!
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Open Ended
Why could climate change be a problem?
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Climate Change - National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4H1N_yXBiA
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Hidden Impacts of Climate Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GRYrv2e3M
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Different areas of the world have different climates.. is one more desirable for humans than another?
Let's talk climate!
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Open Ended
1) If you could live anywhere, where would you want to live and why?
2) Are there any areas of the world you would avoid? Why?
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Our Dynamic Planet
Our planet is constantly changing!
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