Labs
Which type of ice will increase sea levels?
Land Ice
Where is most of Earth's ice located?
The North Pole (Arctic Ocean) and the South Pole (Antarctica)
What are the two possible solutions to the Ilulissat Glacier melting?
The berm and a layer of microbeads
What is the main source of energy in this unit?
What is the sun?
Which planet rotates the fastest?
Jupiter
As CO2 increases in a system, what will happen to the temperature?
The temperature will also increase
What is causing increased sea level rise?
CO2 emissions and increased temperatures
Does everyone agree on the design solutions for melting ice?
No - many Inuit people do not want the solutions to be put in place
Energy is the ability to do ______________.
What is work
What is the top-selling candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
What is something that would result in inaccurate lab results?
Sources of error
How many people are projected to be flooded out of their homes by 2100?
Over 4 million people
How does the berm decrease ice melt?
The berm blocks the warm ocean water from coming in contact with the glacier and melting it
As the earth tilts closer to the sun, energy transfer will __________________.
What is increase?
How many times have the Celtics won the NBA final?
18 times
measured
10%; cyrosphere
What color are the microbeads supposed to be in the design solution?
Light-colored
How does increased energy affect particle behavior?
What is particles will speed up?
How many different countries are there around the world?
195 countries
Which law explains why melting sea ice does not increase water levels?
The Law of Conservation of Mass
What are methods that scientists have used in the past to collect data about sea level rise?
Clues from humanity, ice cores, geological data
What will happen to the water particles around the glacier if microbeads are spread across the ice?
The particles will slow down.
How does CO2 (or any greenhouse gas) able to raise Earth's temperatures?
CO2 traps in heat in the Earth's atmosphere and increases temp. because it can't escape.
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo