Geology homework help. Global Warming Essay
Format (10 points):
Cover page with name, class period, date, and title
At least three full pages typed, double-spaced, not including cover page.
12-point Times New Roman font.
1-inch margins
Works cited page must be included and formatted correctly (use easybib.com)
Background Section (40 points):
Explain the overall process of global warming.
How does it work?
What are the major greenhouse gases and where do they come from? Include both natural and manmade sources.
Explain historical temperature changes
How many ice ages have we had? When did they occur?
Explain the “Medieval warming period” and the “little ice age”
Describe how global temperature, carbon dioxide, and methane levels have changed over the course of human history. Explain reasons for these changes.
Explain consequences that are occurring right now as a result of global warming. These should include:
Coral reef bleaching
Increased droughts
Longer and stronger hurricanes
Sea level rising
Ocean temperature increasing
Ocean acidification
Opinion Section (50 points)
What effects have humans had on the atmosphere? How does this relate to temperature change and climate?
How fast is the global temperature rising? Is this part of a normal cycle or due to human influences?
What other factors, besides the greenhouse effect, could account for some of the climate and temperature variations we’ve seen? Example: Increased solar activity
During the Inconvenient Truth movie, Al Gore describes global warming as a “moral issue” and our carbon dioxide emissions as “deeply unethical.” Do you agree? Is this a moral issue? What should we as humans do about it?
Objective Articles To Read for a Background on Global Warming
Earth 2100: The Effects of Greenhouse Gases
Excellent article about global warming, its causes and effects.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/globalwarming/map.html
Wikipedia
Good summary of the global warming controversy. Don’t use this as a direct source, but a starting point. Take a look at some of the articles they reference and footnote.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming_controversy
US EPA Global Warming Site
The official website on global warming from the EPA. Contains the most recent facts and figures about climate change.
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/
Global Warming Frequently Asked Questions
This is a last of FAQs published by NOAA, a government agency that is in charge of much of the global climate change research.
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
Videos To Watch for Ideas From Both Sides
“The Most Terrifying Video You Will Ever See”
Presents arguments for and against taking early action against global climate change.
“20/20 John Stossel – The Global Warming Debate”
ABC news special about the opposing views of global warming.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOvCCTEfypk
CNN Debate: Bill Nye vs. Richard Lindzen
Bill Nye the Science Guy debates Richard Lindzen, a meteorology professor and global warming skeptic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McsZ1U20W0M
Persuasive Articles (Global warming is completely caused by human actions)
Global Warming Myths and Facts (Environmental Defense Fund)
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1011
Official “Inconvenient Truth” Website: Facts & Evidence
http://www.climatecrisis.net/thescience/index.html
Persuasive Articles (Global warming is a hoax or due to natural causes)
Top 10 Global Warming Myths
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=19468
Global Warming Hoax: Facts and Fictions of Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth
www.globalwarminghoax.com/news.php?item.11.4
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