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What are the 4 types of habitat that predominate in Alaska, northern Canada and Greenland? Describe at least three of the important habitats in this area and list key features of climate in them. Think about what might happen to the temperature in Alaska, Northern Canada, and Greenland if CO2 levels rise. Before answering the following questions, form a hypothesis, then run the climate model for Alaska, Northern Canada, and Greenland in the Data Center. By using the model and analyzing the results to estimate possible surface temperature changes, you should be able to answer these questions. Which kinds of habitat occur in this region where temperature is predicted to increase the most? Is part of this region expected to become cooler by 2100? If so, by how many degrees will it cool, and which habitats occur there? Do the model predictions support your hypothesis? It’s now time to look at how the predicted change in temperature might affect other aspects of climate in your region. Read Possible Consequences of Temperature Increases then answer the following questions. Do you think that the level of climate change predicted by the model would affect the lives of the people living in your region of investigation? Give some examples of how you think climate change might affect people. Do you think that something should be done about climate change? If so, what do you think people can do about it? Congratulations, you have finished the Global Warming lesson. If you would like to learn more, return to the Information Center to explore another region on Earth. |
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