ATM 107 The Oceans

Ch. 16 – The Oceans and

Climate Disruption

Friday, 4 December 2015

Daily Announcements:

1) Final Exam is Tue., Dec. 15 at 10:30 AM.

2) Final Exam: Ch. 12, 15 & 16, lecture material, and

the most missed questions from Exams #1, #2 & #3.

3) Students with disabilities: please verify your appointment at the DRC.

4) Please complete the on-line MyUAlbany SIRF class evaluation (5964).

5) Final Exam Review Class is Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1:00 PM in LC-18.

Song #1: “Only Time” by Enya

Song #2: “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne

Text Source Today: 16.1-16.2

· Oceans and Climate Notes Template

· Earth’s Past Climate PDF DOC

· Earth’s Present Climate

· Earth’s Future Climate

Study Guide Material (Stacey’s Guide) :

1) Know the difference between “weather” and “climate.”

2) What are the six spheres that interact to drive climate?

3) Give an example of a positive feedback and a negative feedback

mechanism in regards to climate change.

4) How does Earth’s past climate compare to today’s climate?

5) What is the consensus of today’s present climate?

6) Know the difference between Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming.

7) What is Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW)?

8) What did the IPCC suggest about humans and climate change?

9) What is the consensus of the GCMs on Earth’s future climate?

10)Are the oceans an integral component of climate change? Explain.