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What is the primary reason scientists study past climate changes?
What is the primary reason scientists study past climate changes?
to find out what might happen as Earth's climate changes, both now and in the future
What was the temperature of Earth during the Eocene Period compared to today?
What was the temperature of Earth during the Eocene Period compared to today?
about 16°C (28.8°F) warmer than it is today
What type of environment existed near the poles during the Eocene Period?
What type of environment existed near the poles during the Eocene Period?
swamps, similar to those found in Florida today
What did scientists find in the Arctic during the Eocene Period that indicated a warm climate?
What did scientists find in the Arctic during the Eocene Period that indicated a warm climate?
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What happened to the Earth's ice caps during the Eocene Period?
What happened to the Earth's ice caps during the Eocene Period?
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What changed during the Eocene Period that led to the extreme warming?
What changed during the Eocene Period that led to the extreme warming?
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What is the current state of understanding about the triggers of the early Eocene warming?
What is the current state of understanding about the triggers of the early Eocene warming?
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What would have been possible in the Arctic Ocean during the Eocene Period?
What would have been possible in the Arctic Ocean during the Eocene Period?
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How did the climate change during the Eocene Period affect the landscapes near the poles?
How did the climate change during the Eocene Period affect the landscapes near the poles?
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What can be inferred about the Earth's energy balance during the Eocene Period?
What can be inferred about the Earth's energy balance during the Eocene Period?
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