The Cryosphere and Global Change
Focus on glaciers, ice sheets, and permafrost, and their critical role in Earth's climate system.
Key Questions
- Explain the processes by which the cryosphere influences global sea levels.
- Analyze the feedback loops between melting ice and global temperature rise.
- Predict the long-term geographic consequences of a significantly reduced cryosphere.
Common Core State Standards
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