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Carbon in the Atmosphere Lab

Provided by: TERC |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis

  • In this 3-part lab, students will explore the greenhouse effect, infrared radiation, and the CO2 in ice cores in order to relate the global temperature trends and historic atmospheric CO2 levels.
  • Students will be able to explain how carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation and warm the atmosphere, use a basic climate model, and compare the conditions on Earth to other planets in our solar system.

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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: TERC, Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College (SERC)
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Technical Education Research Centers (TERC) is an independent research-based nonprofit organization. They are dedicated to inspiring and engaging learners through stimulating research, materials and tool development, and professional development.

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