4/13/2021 Climate Change Analysis #2 and Albedo Guided Notes

What is light called that comes from the sun?

What correction(s) would you make to this drawing of the greenhouse effect? (write or draw on the picture)

What can trap reradiated light from leaving the atmosphere?

Why did the industrial revolution increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

Who are the top 3 countries that use the most energy and have the highest CO2 emissions.

What are the top 4 reasons that CO2 emissions continue to increase?

Which box will absorb more light?

Why will the box you chose absorb more light?

Complete the slide.

Albedo is the measurement of:

Put the muppets in order of lowest to highest Albedo.

1. Gonzo (dark blue)
2. Kermit (green)
3. Cookie Monster (blue)
4. Swedish Chef (white)
5. Big Bird (yellow)

Which muppet from the picture would have the lowest albedo (absorb the most light)?

Which muppet from the picture would have the lowest albedo (absorb the most light)?

What is one specific piece of evidence (from any one of the following charts) that the atmosphere is warming up? State which chart you are using and the answer must compare years and give an approximate numerical number.

Example: In the Antarctica Sea Ice chart one piece of evidence is that the sea ice has decreased between the year 2000 to 2016 by approximately 1.2 million square miles.