In recent years many scientific studies have shown the relationship between the global mean atmospheric
temperature at Earth’s surface and rising sea levels. The increases in the global mean atmospheric
temperature during the past two hundred years have been accompanied by a gradual increase in sea level.
The average rate of increase in sea level over the past 200 years is 2.5mm/yr.
a) Calculate the expected increase in sea level, in meters, for the following lengths of time: 10 years, 100 years, 200 years. SHOW WORK
b) Figure 19.13 on page 530 in the text presents historical CO2 levels. Use the graph to determine the net change in atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration between 100,000 years ago and present day levels. SHOW WORK.
temperature at Earth’s surface and rising sea levels. The increases in the global mean atmospheric
temperature during the past two hundred years have been accompanied by a gradual increase in sea level.
The average rate of increase in sea level over the past 200 years is 2.5mm/yr.
a) Calculate the expected increase in sea level, in meters, for the following lengths of time: 10 years, 100 years, 200 years. SHOW WORK
b) Figure 19.13 on page 530 in the text presents historical CO2 levels. Use the graph to determine the net change in atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration between 100,000 years ago and present day levels. SHOW WORK.