Geology108: Module2 Read: · Required o Text Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere o Text Chapter 4: Insolation and Temperature o Text Chapter 5: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind o

Geology108: Module2

Read:

·         Required

o    Text Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

o    Text Chapter 4: Insolation and Temperature

o    Text Chapter 5: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

o    Module Notes: McKnight's  Physical Geography12e

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·         Required

o    Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere 

o    Chapter 4: Insolation and Temperature 

o    Chapter 5: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind 

·         Optional

o    Chapter 3: Ozone Depletion (Links to an external site.)

o    Demonstration Playlist

§  Chapter 4: Ocean Circulation [video file, 1 minute 56 seconds]

§  Chapter 4: Convection in a Lava-Lamp [video file, 57 seconds]

§  Chapter 4: Global Warming [video file, 56 seconds]

§  Chapter 4: Atmospheric Energy Balance [video file, 52 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: Wind Pattern Development [video file, 4 minutes 35 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: Seasonal Pressure and Precipitation Patterns [video file, 40 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: The Jet Stream and Rossby Waves [video file, 32 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: Global Atmospheric Circulation Model [video file, 1 min 28 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: Cyclones and Anticyclones [video file, 45 seconds]

§  Chapter 5: Coriolis Force [video file, 35 seconds]

Discuss:

1.      M2D1: Benefits to Human Life:

What benefits to human life are provided by Earth’s atmosphere? Explain your answer.

·         Your post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings from the module with proper APA (Links to an external site.) style formatting// You may use additional sources and materials as long as they are relevant to the discussion and cited properly. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. (Turnitin.com) is built into the assignments for this course by the faculty to check the originality of writing to avoid plagiarism. 

2.      M2D2: Greenhouse Effect:

Explain the natural greenhouse effect in the Earth’s atmosphere and how humans might be contributing to its effect.

·         Your post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings from the module with proper APA (Links to an external site.) style formatting// You may use additional sources and materials as long as they are relevant to the discussion and cited properly. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. (Turnitin.com) is built into the assignments for this course by the faculty to check the originality of writing to avoid plagiarism. 

3.      M2D3: Jet Streams:

In a changing global climate, how do you think jet streams would change and what effects might that have on society?

·         Your post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings from the module with proper APA (Links to an external site.) style formatting// You may use additional sources and materials as long as they are relevant to the discussion and cited properly. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. (Turnitin.com) is built into the assignments for this course by the faculty to check the originality of writing to avoid plagiarism.