Impacts of Climate Change on Earth Systems
Students assess the current and projected impacts of climate change on the biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Topics include sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and habitat loss.
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Students assess the current and projected impacts of climate change on the biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Topics include sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and habitat loss.
Key Questions
- How does ocean acidification affect marine calcifying organisms?
- What are the consequences of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels?
- How is climate change altering the distribution of terrestrial species?
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