Problem 19
Infer what would happen to global climates if the Sun emitted more energy.
Problem 20
Explain why it will be cooler if you climb to a higher elevation in a desert.
Problem 22
Predict Make a chain-of-events chart to explain the effect of a major volcanic eruption on climate.
Problem 23
Form Hypotheses A mountain glacier in South America has been getting smaller over several decades. What hypotheses should a scientist consider to explain why this is occurring?
Problem 25
Explain how global warming might lead to the extinction of some organisms.
Problem 26
Describe how dust and ash from large volcanoes can change the atmosphere.
Problem 27
Explain how heat energy carried by ocean currents influences climate.
Problem 28
Describe how sediments, fossils, and ice cores record Earth's geologic history.
Problem 30
Science Display Make a display illustrating different factors that can affect climate. \(\mathrm{Be}\) sure to include detailed diagrams and descriptions for each factor in your display. Present your display to the class.
