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The ______ layer of the atmosphere is responsible for absorbing most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
The ______ layer of the atmosphere is responsible for absorbing most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
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What is the main focus of Unit 3: Climate Change and Stratospheric Ozone?
What is the main focus of Unit 3: Climate Change and Stratospheric Ozone?
Understanding the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to climate change, as well as the importance and threats to the stratospheric ozone layer.
The textbook used for this unit is available on Kerboodle.
The textbook used for this unit is available on Kerboodle.
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Unit 3?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Unit 3?
Match the following quizzes with their corresponding topics:
Match the following quizzes with their corresponding topics:
What type of assessment will focus primarily on each topic covered in Unit 3?
What type of assessment will focus primarily on each topic covered in Unit 3?
The ESS Survey Assignment will be completed individually.
The ESS Survey Assignment will be completed individually.
Which of the following is NOT a resource for class today?
Which of the following is NOT a resource for class today?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from ultraviolet radiation?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from ultraviolet radiation?
The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere and contains a significant amount of particles.
The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere and contains a significant amount of particles.
What are the three main cells in the tricellular model of atmospheric circulation, and what are their general locations?
What are the three main cells in the tricellular model of atmospheric circulation, and what are their general locations?
The ______ is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up to dust and is the coldest layer.
The ______ is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up to dust and is the coldest layer.
Match the following atmospheric layers with their corresponding characteristics:
Match the following atmospheric layers with their corresponding characteristics:
What are the two most abundant gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
What are the two most abundant gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
The atmosphere is a static system with no changes over time.
The atmosphere is a static system with no changes over time.
What are some examples of trace gases found in the Earth's atmosphere?
What are some examples of trace gases found in the Earth's atmosphere?
The atmosphere contains a mixture of ______ and ______, along with smaller amounts of other gases.
The atmosphere contains a mixture of ______ and ______, along with smaller amounts of other gases.
Match the following human activities with their potential impact on the food web in Algonquin Provincial Park:
Match the following human activities with their potential impact on the food web in Algonquin Provincial Park:
Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of human activity on the food web in Algonquin Provincial Park?
Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of human activity on the food web in Algonquin Provincial Park?
The composition of the Earth's atmosphere has remained constant throughout geological time.
The composition of the Earth's atmosphere has remained constant throughout geological time.
Explain how the atmosphere is a dynamic system.
Explain how the atmosphere is a dynamic system.
What percentage of the final score in the class does the internal assessment account for?
What percentage of the final score in the class does the internal assessment account for?
Surveys are the only method to gather data for the internal assessment.
Surveys are the only method to gather data for the internal assessment.
What is the due date for the survey questions and data collection plan?
What is the due date for the survey questions and data collection plan?
The internal assessment must be submitted as a _____ word written report.
The internal assessment must be submitted as a _____ word written report.
Match the sampling methods with their descriptions:
Match the sampling methods with their descriptions:
Which greenhouse gas has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)?
Which greenhouse gas has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)?
Water vapour is included in climate scenarios due to its long atmospheric lifetime.
Water vapour is included in climate scenarios due to its long atmospheric lifetime.
What is the main source of methane (CH4)?
What is the main source of methane (CH4)?
The greenhouse gas with a GWP of 1 is __________.
The greenhouse gas with a GWP of 1 is __________.
Match the following greenhouse gases with their Global Warming Potential (GWP):
Match the following greenhouse gases with their Global Warming Potential (GWP):
Which statement correctly describes black carbon?
Which statement correctly describes black carbon?
Fluorinated Gases are controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
Fluorinated Gases are controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
What is the role of the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?
What is the role of the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?
Flashcards
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
An individual investigation of a research question in Environmental Systems and Societies, worth 25% of the final score.
Survey Design
Survey Design
The process of creating a survey, including question formulation, to collect data effectively.
Strengths of Surveys
Strengths of Surveys
Advantages of using surveys, such as ease of data collection and the ability to reach a wide audience.
Sampling Methods
Sampling Methods
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Data Presentation
Data Presentation
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Anthropogenic Causes
Anthropogenic Causes
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Ozone Layer
Ozone Layer
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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Climate Change Adaptation
Climate Change Adaptation
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Equilibrium Maintenance
Equilibrium Maintenance
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Case Study Examples
Case Study Examples
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Formative Assessment
Formative Assessment
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Troposphere
Troposphere
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Stratosphere
Stratosphere
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Mesosphere
Mesosphere
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Atmospheric Circulation Cells
Atmospheric Circulation Cells
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Differential Heating
Differential Heating
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Atmosphere Composition
Atmosphere Composition
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Dynamic System
Dynamic System
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Trace Gases
Trace Gases
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Human Impact on Ecosystems
Human Impact on Ecosystems
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Deforestation
Deforestation
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Introduced Species
Introduced Species
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Agricultural Pollution
Agricultural Pollution
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Wildlife Management Issues
Wildlife Management Issues
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Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
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Greenhouse Gas
Greenhouse Gas
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
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Methane (CH4)
Methane (CH4)
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Fluorinated Gases
Fluorinated Gases
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Water Vapour (H2O)
Water Vapour (H2O)
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Black Carbon
Black Carbon
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CO2 Equivalent (CO2e)
CO2 Equivalent (CO2e)
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Study Notes
Unit 3 Launch: Climate Change & Stratospheric Ozone
- Resources for class today: Launch slides, textbook (kerboodle).
- Materials preparation: Get materials and put phones and headphones in bags.
Unit 3: Climate Change and Stratospheric Ozone Launch
- Species and Status:
- Leatherback: Vulnerable
- Flatback: Data deficient
- Kemp's ridley: Critically endangered
- Olive ridley: Vulnerable
- Green: Endangered
- Hawksbill: Critically endangered
- Loggerhead: Vulnerable
- Activity: Calculate the percentage of critically endangered sea turtle species from the provided figure.
6.1 Introduction to the Atmosphere
- Atmospheric systems and stability: Detail how atmospheric systems contribute to the stability of life on Earth.
6.2 Climate Change Causes and Impacts
- Anthropogenic climate change: Assess the extent to which climate change has occurred due to human-induced causes.
- Perspectives on climate change: Discuss how differing perspectives play a role in responding to climate change challenges.
6.3 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Human societies and climate change: Examine how human societies can address climate change causes and consequences.
6.4 Stratospheric Ozone
- Ozone layer equilibrium: Describe how the ozone layer maintains equilibrium.
- Human impact on the ozone layer: Explain how human activities change ozone layer equilibrium.
Unit 3 Assessments
- Formative assessments (Topic Quizzes):
- Topic 6.1 Quiz: Sunday, January 19th
- Topic 6.2 Quiz: Sunday, January 26th
- Topic 6.3 Quiz: Sunday, February 2nd
- Topic 6.4 Quiz: Sunday, February 16th
- Summative assessment (Paper 2b): Wednesday, February 5th
- ESS Survey Assignment:
- Group work (1-4 students)
- Survey focused on climate change and/or EVSs.
- Survey questions overview: Friday, January 24th
- Survey data submission: Friday, February 7th
Surveys and Internal Assessment in ESS
- Internal assessment task: Design, implement, complete an individual investigation of an environmental system and societies (ESS) research question (3,000 words).
- Assessment weighting: 25% of the final score.
- Data collection methods: Surveys, secondary data (online), experiments, or field work.
Surveys in ESS
- Textbook readings (step 1): Pages 56-65.
- A3 poster summarization (Step 2): Choose ONE of the following: questionnaire/survey design, data collection methods (systematic, random, stratified, convenience samples), or data presentation.
- Class sharing (step 3): Present your chosen survey aspect to the class.
Surveys in ESS (Task and Deadlines)
- Task: Gather data using a survey of climate change and/or EVSs.
- Deadlines:
- Survey questions and plan due: Friday, January 24th
- Survey results due: Friday, February 7th
6.1 Introduction to the Atmosphere (Additional Notes)
- Resources for class: 6.1 slides & notes.
- Material preparation: Get materials and put phones and headphones in bags.
- Algonquin Provincial Park food web: Identify two ways human activity might affect the food web in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Atmosphere Layers
- Atmospheric layers: Exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere.
Atmospheric Composition
- Composition: Primarily nitrogen and oxygen with smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, argon, water vapor, and trace gases.
Atmospheric Dynamics
- Dynamic system: The atmosphere is a dynamic system undergoing changes throughout geological time.
Layers of Earth's Atmosphere (Overview)
- Atmospheric layers: Detail the layers of Earth's atmosphere, altitude, and temperatures.
- Key reactions: Reactions connected to living systems occur in the inner layers, particularly the stratosphere (10–50 km above sea level) and the troposphere (0–10 km above sea level).
Greenhouse Effect
- Incoming solar radiation: Incoming solar radiation is 340.
- Reflected radiation: Reflected solar radiation is 100.
- Absorbed/emitted radiation: Solar radiation absorbed by atmosphere, 80; surface to space 20; back radiation 345; infrared emission from surface 396.
Different Heating (Globe)
- Uneven heating: Uneven heating of the globe drives global climate patterns based on the angle of sunlight throughout the year and differing surface areas of land and oceans.
Tricellular Model
- Atmospheric circulation cells: Describe the polar, Ferrel, and Hadley circulation cells and their impact on precipitation and temperature differences.
Climate Zones
- Temperature and precipitation: Different climate zones are determined by temperature and precipitation, which influence the presence of specific biomes.
Greenhouse Gases (GWP)
- Global warming potential (GWP): A relative measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps compared to carbon dioxide.
- Greenhouse gases and descriptions: Include a table of greenhouse gases, their atmospheric lifespans, and global warming potentials.
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