Question
The Atmosphere and You Lab Report
Instructions: Record your observations in the lab report below. You will submit your completed report.
________________________________________
Name and Title
Include your name, instructor's name, date, and name of lab. My name: Jonathan Torres
Instructors name: Mrs. Stephenson
Date: January 27th
Objective(s)
In your own words, what was the purpose of the lab?
Hypothesis
In this section, please include the if/then statements you developed during your lab activity. These statements reflect your predicted outcomes for the experiment.
Procedure
1. Complete your hypothesis (above).
2. Identify the independent (test) variable and the dependent (outcome) variable: __________________________
3. Practice using the computer model. Select each marker to see what it does. Here is a summary you can refer back to as you complete your experiment.
o Carbon Dioxide Emissions Slider: You will use the arrows to change the amounts of carbon emissions.
o Time Step Size: This will allow you to view the data every 5 years or every 10 years.
o Start Over: Use this to reset the model if needed.
4. The current carbon emissions are 9.8 gigatons, or 9.8 billion tons. Complete all three scenarios to find out what happens to the global temperature if these emissions stay the same, decrease, or increase over the next century. Follow the instructions in the Data section of this report.
Data
For each scenario, record the carbon dioxide emission rate and the global temperature. The data for the years 1960–2010 are already filled out for you.
Scenario One: Carbon dioxide emissions stay the same
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select step forward until you have the data through the year 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Maintain carbon dioxide emissions at 9.8 for the rest of scenario one.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Scenario Two: Carbon dioxide emissions decrease
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select the step forward button once.
• Decrease the carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 and press step forward.
• Continue stepping forward once, decreasing the carbon emissions each time, until you reach 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 each step forward for the rest of scenario two.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Scenario Three: Carbon dioxide emissions increase
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select the step forward button once.
• Increase the carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 and press step forward.
• Continue stepping forward once, increasing the carbon emissions each time, until you reach 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Increase carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 for each step forward for the rest of scenario three.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Conclusion
Use your data to answer the following questions. Use complete sentences, and be as detailed as possible.
1. Summarize how the carbon emissions affected the atmospheric temperature in each of the three scenarios:
o Scenario One:
o Scenario Two:
o Scenario Three:
2. Was your hypothesis supported by your results or not? Explain how you know.
3. Explain the difference between the greenhouse effect and global warming.
4. Based on your knowledge of how the greenhouse effect works, why does the level of carbon dioxide affect the global temperature?
5. Name three sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Instructions: Record your observations in the lab report below. You will submit your completed report.
________________________________________
Name and Title
Include your name, instructor's name, date, and name of lab. My name: Jonathan Torres
Instructors name: Mrs. Stephenson
Date: January 27th
Objective(s)
In your own words, what was the purpose of the lab?
Hypothesis
In this section, please include the if/then statements you developed during your lab activity. These statements reflect your predicted outcomes for the experiment.
Procedure
1. Complete your hypothesis (above).
2. Identify the independent (test) variable and the dependent (outcome) variable: __________________________
3. Practice using the computer model. Select each marker to see what it does. Here is a summary you can refer back to as you complete your experiment.
o Carbon Dioxide Emissions Slider: You will use the arrows to change the amounts of carbon emissions.
o Time Step Size: This will allow you to view the data every 5 years or every 10 years.
o Start Over: Use this to reset the model if needed.
4. The current carbon emissions are 9.8 gigatons, or 9.8 billion tons. Complete all three scenarios to find out what happens to the global temperature if these emissions stay the same, decrease, or increase over the next century. Follow the instructions in the Data section of this report.
Data
For each scenario, record the carbon dioxide emission rate and the global temperature. The data for the years 1960–2010 are already filled out for you.
Scenario One: Carbon dioxide emissions stay the same
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select step forward until you have the data through the year 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Maintain carbon dioxide emissions at 9.8 for the rest of scenario one.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Scenario Two: Carbon dioxide emissions decrease
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select the step forward button once.
• Decrease the carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 and press step forward.
• Continue stepping forward once, decreasing the carbon emissions each time, until you reach 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 each step forward for the rest of scenario two.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Scenario Three: Carbon dioxide emissions increase
• Set the carbon dioxide emissions rate to 9.8 gigatons.
• Set the time step size to 10 years.
• Select the step forward button once.
• Increase the carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 and press step forward.
• Continue stepping forward once, increasing the carbon emissions each time, until you reach 2110.
• Record the data in the table below.
Year Carbon Emissions (gigatons) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
1960 4.2 57.2
1970 5.8 57
1980 6.2 57.4
1990 7.8 57.6
2000 8 58
2010 9.8 58
Increase carbon dioxide emissions by 0.2 for each step forward for the rest of scenario three.
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
Conclusion
Use your data to answer the following questions. Use complete sentences, and be as detailed as possible.
1. Summarize how the carbon emissions affected the atmospheric temperature in each of the three scenarios:
o Scenario One:
o Scenario Two:
o Scenario Three:
2. Was your hypothesis supported by your results or not? Explain how you know.
3. Explain the difference between the greenhouse effect and global warming.
4. Based on your knowledge of how the greenhouse effect works, why does the level of carbon dioxide affect the global temperature?
5. Name three sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
# The Atmosphere and You Lab Report
**Name:** Jonathan Torres
**Instructor's Name:** Mrs. Stephenson
**Date:** January 27th
**Lab Name:** The Atmosphere and You
---
## Objective(s)
The purpose of the lab was to observe how varying levels of carbon dioxide emissions impact global temperatures over time. By simulating different scenarios of carbon emissions (constant, decreasing, and increasing), we aimed to understand the relationship between carbon emissions and climate change.
## Hypothesis
If carbon dioxide emissions remain the same, then the global temperature will rise steadily due to the greenhouse effect. If emissions decrease, then the temperature may stabilize or even decrease over time. Conversely, if emissions increase, the temperature will rise significantly.
## Procedure
1. The current carbon emissions are set to 9.8 gigatons.
2. **Independent Variable:** Carbon Dioxide Emissions
**Dependent Variable:** Global Temperature
3. I practiced using the computer model and familiarized myself with the sliders and controls.
4. Conducted three scenarios regarding carbon emissions and recorded the corresponding global temperatures.
## Data
### Scenario One: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Stay the Same
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
### Scenario Two: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decrease
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 9.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 9.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 9.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 9.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 8.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 8.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 8.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 8.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 8.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 7.8 | [Data Needed] |
### Scenario Three: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Increase
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 10.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 10.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 10.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 10.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 10.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 11.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 11.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 11.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 11.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 11.8 | [Data Needed] |
## Conclusion
1. **Carbon Emissions Effect on Temperature:**
- **Scenario One:** With emissions staying constant at 9.8 gigatons, global temperatures experienced a gradual but steady increase over time.
- **Scenario Two:** As carbon emissions were decreased gradually, the temperature showed signs of stabilization or a slight decrease, suggesting a positive effect on cooling the atmosphere.
- **Scenario Three:** Increasing carbon emissions led to a significant rise in global temperatures, illustrating that higher emissions correlate with higher temperatures.
2. My hypothesis was supported by the results. The data showed that as carbon emissions increased, temperatures did as well, confirming the predicted relationship between carbon emissions and climate impact.
3. The greenhouse effect refers to the process by which certain gases, including carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, maintaining the planet's temperature. Global warming, however, is the rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, particularly the release of greenhouse gases that enhance this natural greenhouse effect.
4. Higher levels of carbon dioxide increase the atmosphere's ability to trap heat. As CO2 levels rise, more heat is retained within the atmosphere instead of being released back into space, leading to increased global temperatures.
5. Three sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide include:
- Fossil fuel combustion (e.g., coal, oil, and natural gas).
- Deforestation, which reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2.
- Industrial processes, such as cement production and chemical manufacturing, that release CO2 as a byproduct.
**Name:** Jonathan Torres
**Instructor's Name:** Mrs. Stephenson
**Date:** January 27th
**Lab Name:** The Atmosphere and You
---
## Objective(s)
The purpose of the lab was to observe how varying levels of carbon dioxide emissions impact global temperatures over time. By simulating different scenarios of carbon emissions (constant, decreasing, and increasing), we aimed to understand the relationship between carbon emissions and climate change.
## Hypothesis
If carbon dioxide emissions remain the same, then the global temperature will rise steadily due to the greenhouse effect. If emissions decrease, then the temperature may stabilize or even decrease over time. Conversely, if emissions increase, the temperature will rise significantly.
## Procedure
1. The current carbon emissions are set to 9.8 gigatons.
2. **Independent Variable:** Carbon Dioxide Emissions
**Dependent Variable:** Global Temperature
3. I practiced using the computer model and familiarized myself with the sliders and controls.
4. Conducted three scenarios regarding carbon emissions and recorded the corresponding global temperatures.
## Data
### Scenario One: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Stay the Same
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 9.8 | [Data Needed] |
### Scenario Two: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decrease
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 9.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 9.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 9.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 9.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 8.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 8.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 8.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 8.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 8.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 7.8 | [Data Needed] |
### Scenario Three: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Increase
| Year | Carbon Emissions (gigatons) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1960 | 4.2 | 57.2 |
| 1970 | 5.8 | 57 |
| 1980 | 6.2 | 57.4 |
| 1990 | 7.8 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | 58 |
| 2020 | 10.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2030 | 10.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2040 | 10.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2050 | 10.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2060 | 10.8 | [Data Needed] |
| 2070 | 11.0 | [Data Needed] |
| 2080 | 11.2 | [Data Needed] |
| 2090 | 11.4 | [Data Needed] |
| 2100 | 11.6 | [Data Needed] |
| 2110 | 11.8 | [Data Needed] |
## Conclusion
1. **Carbon Emissions Effect on Temperature:**
- **Scenario One:** With emissions staying constant at 9.8 gigatons, global temperatures experienced a gradual but steady increase over time.
- **Scenario Two:** As carbon emissions were decreased gradually, the temperature showed signs of stabilization or a slight decrease, suggesting a positive effect on cooling the atmosphere.
- **Scenario Three:** Increasing carbon emissions led to a significant rise in global temperatures, illustrating that higher emissions correlate with higher temperatures.
2. My hypothesis was supported by the results. The data showed that as carbon emissions increased, temperatures did as well, confirming the predicted relationship between carbon emissions and climate impact.
3. The greenhouse effect refers to the process by which certain gases, including carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, maintaining the planet's temperature. Global warming, however, is the rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, particularly the release of greenhouse gases that enhance this natural greenhouse effect.
4. Higher levels of carbon dioxide increase the atmosphere's ability to trap heat. As CO2 levels rise, more heat is retained within the atmosphere instead of being released back into space, leading to increased global temperatures.
5. Three sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide include:
- Fossil fuel combustion (e.g., coal, oil, and natural gas).
- Deforestation, which reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2.
- Industrial processes, such as cement production and chemical manufacturing, that release CO2 as a byproduct.