Ch. 4 | Climate Change
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- Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
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- Ch. 5 | Water Everywhere
- Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
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Interactives
In this chapter, we will discuss the chemistry behind climate change. We will present data about the climate, and help you analyze the data to come up with your own conclusions about what is happening on Earth. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 4 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about climate change in Chapter 4.
Ionic Compound Tutorial
This video shows examples for naming ionic compounds.
Effects on Carbon Cycle
This video shows how human activities have affected the natural carbon cycle.
Isotopes and Atomic Mass
Use this PhET simulation to answer Your Turn 4.9; it demonstrates how the abundace of isotopes relates to an element's average atomic mass.
Molar Ratio
This video demonstrates how to experimentally determine the molar ration between reactants and products.
Combustion Reaction
This video provides a detailed explanation of how to calculate grams of CO2 from the combustion of gigatonnes of carbon.
The Earth's Energy Balance
This videos shows information about Earth's energy balance.
3D Model of Methane
See a 3D rendering of methane, as shown in Figure 4.11.
3D Model of Ammonia
See a 3D rendering of ammonia, as shown in Figure 4.12.
3D Model of Water
See a 3D rendering of water, as shown in Figure 4.13.
3D Model of CO2
See a 3D rendering of carbon dioxide, as shown in Figure 4.14.
3D Model of Ozone
See a 3D rendering of ozone, as shown in Figure 4.15.
Molecule Shapes
This PhET simulation allows students to explore molecular shapes by building molecules in 3D.
Infrared Spectroscopy
This simulation shows IR spectra, and can be used to answer Your Turn 4.27.
Ozone in the Atmosphere
This simulation shows an ozone molecule interacting with various regions of the EM spectrum.
IR Windows for Greenhouse Gases
This simulation shows IR spectra, and can be used to answer Your Turn 4.27.
Historic Climate Change
This simulation shows the impact of selected greenhouse gases on climate change over the past 800,000 years.
Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)
This video shows how isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) is used to evaluate our planet's climate history.
Build a Planet
This simulation asks students to find a radiation balance necessary for life on a planet.
Carbon Stabilization Wedges
This simulation explores the summative effects of various technologies on their carbon output.
Chapter 4 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about climate change in Chapter 4.
Visualizing the Carbon Cycle
This video relates to visualizing the carbon cycle.
Visualizing the Annual Carbon Cycle
This simulation relates to visualizing the annual carbon cycle.
Isotopes and Atomic Mass
Use this PhET simulation to answer Your Turn 4.6; it demonstrates how the abundace of isotopes relates to an element's average atomic mass.
Combustion Reaction
This video provides a detailed explanation of how to calculate grams of CO2 from the combustion of gigatonnes of carbon.
Sig Figs
This video provides more information about significant figures.
Energy Balance
This video relates to Earth's energy balance.
Greenhouse Simulation
This simulation relates to the impact of greenhouse gases on Earth's surface temperature.
3D Model of Methane
See a 3D rendering of methane, as shown in Figure 4.9 and can be used for Your Turn 4.14.
Molecule Shapes
This PhET simulation allows students to explore molecular shapes by building molecules in 3D.
Vibrational Modes
This video shows the infrared (IR) vibrational modes for carbon dioxide.
Infrared Spectroscopy
This simulation shows IR spectra.
Carbon Dioxide Concentrations
Interactive trends for carbon dioxide concentrations, 1959-2023.
Other GHGs
Interactive comparison of various greenhouse gas concentrations.
Historic Climate Change
This simulation shows the impact of selected greenhouse gases on climate change over the past 800,000 years.
Temperature Change Visualization
This video shows Earth's temperature changes from 1884-2021.
Local Temperature Changes
Interactive data on the temperature changes over the last 100 years.
Real Talk: Jessica Gilman
Check out this interview with Jessica Gilman who describes her work at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Albedo and Land Surfaces
This interactive describes the role of solar energy and albedo on Earth's surface temperature.
Ice Albedo Feedbacks
This interactive provides more information about ice-albedo feedbacks.
Build a Planet
This simulation asks students to find a radiation balance necessary for life on a planet.
Aerosols and Climate
This article relates to the role of aerosols on global climate.
Little Ice Age
This article describes the mini Ice Ages.
Climate Models
This article describes how climate models work.
1.5 DegC
This animation provides an analogy for the atmosphere as a bucket filled with greenhouse gas pollution, 1870-2020.
Arctic Sea Ice
This informational website provides detailed trends in Arctic sea ice.
Ice Sheets
This video shows an animation of how glaciers melt.
Mountain Glaciers
This video shows how mountain glaciers impact global communities.
Sea Level Estimates
This simulation shows community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise.
Extreme Weather in the U.S.
This interactive shows the weather events costing over $1 billion, 1980-2021.
Importance of Biodiversity
This video shows how biodiversity is important for global development challenges.
Images of Change
This website shows satellite images of climate changes occurring on Earth.
Preparing for Displacement
This TED talk describes the impact of climate change on the displacement of populations around the world.
Human Displacement: Sahel to Central America
This article describes the toll of climate change on human displacement.
Human Displacement: Somalis and Refugees
This article describes the toll of climate change on human displacement.
The Paris Agreement
This interactive activity describes the Paris Agreement to offset the effects of climate change.
Sustainable Future
This simulation investigates how various policies impact climate change.
What Can You Do?
This simulation investigates how various policies impact climate change.
