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What is the purpose of the journey through the Arctic described in the text?
What is the purpose of the journey through the Arctic described in the text?
To understand how the world is changing and what that will mean for all of us.
What historical significance does the Arctic hold according to the text?
What historical significance does the Arctic hold according to the text?
For thousands of years, it has been considered untamable.
Where does the journey through the Arctic described in the text begin?
Where does the journey through the Arctic described in the text begin?
The journey begins at the Aleutian Islands, far south of the Arctic Circle.
What is the current state of the Aleutian Islands as described in the text?
What is the current state of the Aleutian Islands as described in the text?
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What potential conflict is hinted at in the text regarding the Arctic?
What potential conflict is hinted at in the text regarding the Arctic?
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What were the carbon dioxide levels recorded in the atmosphere on May 2nd, 2013?
What were the carbon dioxide levels recorded in the atmosphere on May 2nd, 2013?
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When was the last time carbon dioxide levels were as high as 400 parts per million?
When was the last time carbon dioxide levels were as high as 400 parts per million?
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How fast are human activities altering the climate compared to any other point in Earth's history?
How fast are human activities altering the climate compared to any other point in Earth's history?
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What did the 14-year-old student expect to see in the Arctic before the expedition?
What did the 14-year-old student expect to see in the Arctic before the expedition?
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What did the 14-year-old student initially know about climate change before the expedition?
What did the 14-year-old student initially know about climate change before the expedition?
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