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Global Climate Change
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_1.htm
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This site provides a brief overview of processes and properties associated with global climate change and its rate of change, which is of current concern to scientists. The carbon cycle is discussed including its sources, sinks, and release agents along with the fact that it is critical to the biosphere and must continue cycling to support life on Earth. The information at this site should lead students to an understanding of carbon dioxide and the other major greenhouse gases, which is necessary to identify the current trends in atmospheric concentrations and climate change. Three other concepts addressed at this site include the profound effects living organisms in an ecosystem can have upon the local atmosphere, profound effects changes in vegetation can have upon wind speed, and the link of human activity to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This section serves as a reference for and includes links to seven classroom activities.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
The source of this material is Project Learn at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). References herein to other Web pages, which may be linked to this site, specific commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by UCAR. The user of this Web site understands that, with the exception of an employee or other authorized user of a UCAR sponsoring organization, UCAR may not be obligated to provide any support, consulting, training, or assistance of any kind with regard to the use of this Web site, or to provide any updates, revisions, or new versions. Copyright 2000-2001 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-616
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • B - Physical science:
        • Transfer of energy
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Environmental quality
        • Natural and human-induced hazards
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'LEARN: Atmospheric Science Explorers'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/index.htm
This resource is the basis for 'What Do Concentrations Mean?: Comparing Concentrations of Gases in Our Atmosphere'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_14t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'What is the Carbon Cycle?'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_15t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'Dinosaur Breath'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_16t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'Where in the World is Carbon Dioxide?'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_17t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'Transpiration: How Much Water Does a Tree Transpire in One Day?'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_18t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'Wind Dynamics and Forests'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_19t.htm
This resource is the basis for 'Human Activity and Climate Change'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_4_2_20t.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research