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Assess the degree to which the geography and related environmental and climatic factors influence ways of living on and with the land.

Because of a warming atmosphere, permafrost - the frozen ground that covers the top of the world has been thawing rapidly over the last three decades. But there is cause for concern beyond the far north, because the carbon released from thawing permafrost could raise global temperatures even higher.

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What causes climate change (also known as global warming)? And what are the effects of climate change? Learn the human impact and consequences of climate change for the environment, and our lives.

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In this game, you are an explorer. You are asked by a professor of climate change to collect computers and report back to him when you've found all thirteen. Each computer you collect asks a question or gives a tip about weather, climate and climate change.

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Allow me to introduce Mr. Genius, your new science teacher. Mr. Genius will guide you through a short lesson about global climate change. He will explain the difference between weather, climate, and ways humans have contributed to global warming.

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Analyze global warming diagrams and resources to obtain a clear understanding ... Some of the in-class activities in this lesson plan could be completed for homework, if ... Handout: Global Warming Venn Diagram (PDF file) ... With an understanding of the greenhouse effect and global climate change, students can now.

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