Week 13

 1. What did you do in lab? 

Today in lab, we spoke about greenhouse gases and the effect that they have on Earth's atmosphere. As a table, we worked together to look at several different graphs and the spoke about the thing they are representing. In the picture depicted above, the graph is representing how winters in Iowa have gradually seen less and less snow as the years have progressed. This is because the planet is warming and is seeing less snow as a result. 

2. What did you learn in Thursday's lecture?

In Thursday's class, we furthered our discussion about climate change and the effects warming has on our planet. We spoke specifically on the rising sea levels, which is eventually going to completely wipe out the state of Florida in the future. Finally, we spoke about the Paris Agreement, which was a way to try and limit climate warming and involves hundreds of nations across the world. 

3. Pressbook Chapter 22: Climate: Background Information

• In this textbook chapter, I was able to in-depth learn about the Greenhouse Effect. I had always heard about this term, but wasn't confident that I knew what it for sure was. 
• I think the most helpful part of this chapter was speaking about the Albedo Effect. This had at first confused me, but reading about it in such great detail was very helpful for me. 
• I am unsure of what I need more information on at this time. 

3.What questions, concerns, and/or comments do you have?

This chapter has me very nervous for the future of our planet!