Connections to Global Warming:

Now, look at our challenge equation again.

 pr²[1-A](SI)=(e)(4pr²)(σ)(T⁴)

Using What you have learned about the Earth's radiation energy budget, complete the worksheet questions below:

1.  Explain each term's relation to Energy absorbed/released by Earth 

2.  Rearrange this equation algebraically to solve for T or Temperature.

3. Use this equation to predict what would happen if atmospheric levels of CO₂ increase.

4.  Discuss the following quotes in relationship to global warming or climate change issues:

"We didn't leave the stone age because we ran out of stone."

"It is better to debate a question without settling it, than to settle a question without debating it." (JOSEPH JOBERT: 1754 -1824)

6.  Make a list of the risks and benefits of:

• increasing energy efficiency and alternative energies.
• staying with fossil fuels and status quo.

7.  Global Warming Math Activity: link

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