BioBeyond Unit 7: Finding the Cause questions with complete solutions

BioBeyond Unit 7: Finding the Cause questions with complete solutions Select all the factors below that contribute to Earth's ability to support liquid water. As you learned in Our Blue Planet, there is one key factor that this simulation does not take into account. What major factor is missing? Maximum Albedo Minimum Albedo Temperature of Earth (degrees C) Temperature of Earth (degrees C) While we can calculate the temperature of an asphalt-covered Earth, is this realistic? Temperature of Earth (degrees C) While we can calculate the temperature of a snow-covered Earth, do you think this is realistic? You will be scored on completion, not accuracy. Make a hypothesis - what will the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the aerosol it releases do to Earth's albedo and temperature? Temperature of Earth after eruption (degrees C) Degrees colder (C) Was your hypothesis supported by the data? What trends did you notice about snow and ice in Then and Now? What is the most likely direct cause of the snow and ice loss you observed in Then and Now? What will happen to Earth's albedo from the loss of snow and ice? If all else is constant, what should the change in Earth's albedo mean for the global average temperature? You've now investigated several scenarios regarding Earth's albedo. Is it likely, then, that a change in Earth's albedo is causing the temperature increase? Perihelion Temperature (degrees C) Aphelion Temperature (degrees C)