The powerpoint presentations and vocabulary word for each chapter can be found HERE ( chapter 12) and HERE (chapter 18)
You will answer two of the following "Test Your Comprehension" Questions on page 553 & 554:
1. What happens to solar radiation after it reaches Earth? How do greenhouse gases warm the lower atmosphere? (6 points) 3. How do scientists study the ancient atmosphere? (4 points) 7. What are some likely negative impacts of warmer climate on human health? Could there be beneficial consequences? (7 points) 9. What are the largest two sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, and why? In what ways can we try to reduce these emissions? (6 points) You will answer two of the following four questions from "Testing Your Comprehension" on page 617
2. Describe how nuclear fission works. How do nuclear plant engineers control fission and prevent a runaway chain reaction? (5 points) 6. List 5 sources of biomass energy. What is the world's most-used sources of biomass energy? How does biomass energy use differ between developed and developing nations? (8 points) 7. Describe 2 biofuels, where each comes from, and how each is used (6 points) 10. Assess two benefits and two negative environmental impacts of hydroelectric power (4 points) |
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