Week 13

1. The big question addressed in lab, and a description of what you did.
1. This week in lab we observed some graphs that had us take a look at climate change. We compared and contrasted these graphs to see how the precipitation, temperature, and snow have changed over the years here in Iowa. We were very shocked to find that the precipitation will rise, the heat will increase, and about of snow will also decrease. All of these changes affect how we live, the animals around us, and our agriculture.
2. A description of what you learned in Thursday's lecture.
1. In the lecture on Thursday, I learned about the term LOWER near water. This team is important because it explains to us why some regions have a hot climate while others have a colder climate. Each letter in the word LOWER has an explanation as to why it affects the climate. The terms are latitude, ocean currents, wind and air masses, elevation, and relief. 
3. Answer questions about the weekly textbook reading:
   1. What did you learn?
   1. In the reading this week I learned that for scientists to find our carbon dioxide levels over time, they use ice cores. This is where they drill into glaciers to take a sample piece. 
   2. What was most helpful?
   1. What I found most helpful in this week's reading was the charts for all the processes like the greenhouse effect, the albedo effect, and the carbon cycle.