5.12 Climate Change

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define climate change
significant change in the weather of a region, ususally over a period of several decades
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what are the types of evidence for climate change?
temperature records, pollen in peat bogs, dendochronology and ice cores
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define a peat bog
mass of partially decomposed organic matter
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why is the rate of decomposition slow in a peat bog?
the lack of oxygen and acidic conditions reduce aerobic respiration of bacteria and their ability to survive
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how does rainfall affect tree ring growth?
more water=more photosynthesis=more glucose=more cellulose for tissue growth
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define correlation
relationship between two variables
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define causation
one variable has a direct impact on another variable
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what are the types of evidence for climate change?

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