Geology Homework Help
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
View:
· 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.)
§ Chapter 4: Ocean Circulation
§ Chapter 4: Convection in a Lava-Lamp
§ Chapter 4: Global Warming
§ Chapter 4: Atmospheric Energy Balance
§ Chapter 5: Wind Pattern Development
§ Chapter 5: Seasonal Pressure and Precipitation Patterns
§ Chapter 5: The Jet Stream and Rossby Waves
§ Chapter 5: Global Atmospheric Circulation Model
§ Chapter 5: Cyclones and Anticyclones
§ Chapter 5: Coriolis Force
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.
