Guided Notes: Climate Change

Because it helps us predict weather patterns accurately

Because it allows us to understand the causes and effects of climate change

Because it is required for all scientific research

Because it helps us grow more food

Increase in global average surface temperature

Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps

Decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide

Rising sea levels

To predict volcanic eruptions

To forecast future climate conditions

To measure ocean salinity

To track animal migration

Public transportation, carpooling, biking, and walking

Driving gas-guzzling vehicles

Ignoring energy-efficient appliances

Using fossil fuels for home energy

Reduce beef consumption or use dairy alternatives

Increase beef consumption

Ignore food choices

Only eat processed foods

Latitude

Elevation

Ocean currents

Proximity to water

Energy flow has no impact on climate change.

Energy flow only affects weather, not climate.

Energy flow into and out of Earth's atmosphere influences climate change.

Energy flow is only important for plant growth.

Atmospheric CO2 levels

Global average temperature

Ocean acidity

Wind speed