column 1 / column 2 / column 3

year atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration Global pollution
1920 303 1.86, 2.30, 3.03, 4.43, 6.12, 7.79,
310
316
369
369
412
1940
1960
1980
2000
2020

1. Describe the overall pattern/trend you see in columns 2 and 3. Include in your description:

a) what is being measured in each column and

b) state two specific data points from Columns 2 and/or Column 3.

Next, describe the relationship of the data in column 2 and column 3 (in other words, how is the pattern in column 2 related to the pattern in column 3?).
3. Explain why the data in column 2 and column 3 are related in the way you described in part 2. You are making a hypothesis/educated guess here!
4. State the actions that could be taken to slow or reverse the pattern/trend in column 2

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1 answer

  1. a) Column 2 measures atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in parts per million (ppm), while Column 3 measures global pollution represented by various indicators.
    b) Two specific data points are: For 1920, the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration is 303 ppm (Column 2), and for 2020 the global pollution indicators include values such as 6.12 (Column 3).

  2. The data in column 2 shows a consistent increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration over the years, and the data in column 3 shows increasing levels of global pollution indicators, suggesting a correlation between rising carbon dioxide levels and increasing pollution.

  3. The relationship might exist because higher carbon dioxide levels contribute to climate change, which can exacerbate pollution levels and affect air quality, leading to more pollution outputs.

  4. Actions could include reducing fossil fuel consumption, transitioning to renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, promoting public transportation, and implementing stricter regulations on emissions.