- Agree: Earth’s atmosphere is made of different gases that can affect Earth’s climate in different ways. (There are greenhouse gases, for example, that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere).
- Disagree: Earth’s atmosphere does not change. (The composition of Earth's atmosphere can change due to natural processes and human activities).
- Disagree: Energy from the sun that enters the Earth system does not leave. (Energy can leave the Earth system through processes like reflection and radiation).
- Disagree: Human actions cannot change Earth’s atmosphere. (Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, can release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere).
- Agree: Climate has to do with how much energy is in the Earth system. (Climate is influenced by the amount of solar energy that is trapped by Earth’s atmosphere).
- Agree: There have been times in the past when Earth’s climate was very different. (The Earth's climate has changed over millions of years).
- Agree: It is possible for gases in the atmosphere to change the behavior of energy on Earth. (Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can trap heat and influence Earth's energy balance).
- Disagree: Human actions can lead to a decrease in Earth’s temperature. (Human activities such as burning fossil fuels typically lead to an increase in global temperatures due to the release of greenhouse gases).
For each statement in this Anticipation Guide, indicate whether you agree or disagree. Be prepared to share your explanations with a partner.
Don’t worry about being right or wrong. This is your chance to think about what you already know about Earth’s changing climate. During the unit as you learn more, you will return to this guide to revise and explain your answers.
Earth’s atmosphere is made of different gases that can affect Earth’s climate in different ways.
Earth’s atmosphere does not change.
Energy from the sun that enters the Earth system does not leave.
Human actions cannot change Earth’s atmosphere.
Climate has to do with how much energy is in the Earth system.
There have been times in the past when Earth’s climate was very different.
It is possible for gases in the atmosphere to change the behavior of energy on Earth.
Human actions can lead to a decrease in Earth’s temperature.
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