Lab #11: Global Warming, Greenhouse Gases, 
Ozone and Climate Change

Your Name ________________________________ Date ____________ 
Course ____________________________________________________

Instructions: Photocopy this page and turn in a HARDCOPY to your instructor.
For further information contact Robert Ford's ESS Web Resources Contact: Email: rford@univ.llu.edu

Note: WWW Resources to use: OZONE and GLOBAL WARMING/GREENHOUSE GASES links.

I.  The Greenhouse Effect:

Study the POSTIX modules/charts dealing with the Greenhouse Effect and answer the following questions:
 
  1. What is the difference between a "real" greenhouse and the "atmospheric greenhouse" in how energy moves through the earth system, changes temperature relations, etc.?  Use words and diagrams/charts to illustrate:

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  1. How does the "simple greenhouse" concept differ from the "real" greenhouse effect in terms of Latitudinal Effects and Cloud Effects?  Again use words and diagrams/charts to illustrate.
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

II. Calculating Regional/Local Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

Use following websites: World Resources 1996-1997 - WRI - data tables and text of chapters - Chapter 14 - Atmosphere and Climate and Data Tables (PDF file) - Acrobat reader needed.

     
  1. Go to the WRI (World Resources 1996-1997 - WRI ) and specifically the Data Tables (PDF file) and create a Histogram Chart that compares the Total CO2 Emissions from Industrial Processes (000s of metric tons) for the following regions as compared to the most recent data in 2002-4.  Create your charts on separate sheets and bring them to class.  We will discuss your charts - the best looking ones will be put on the bulletin board!
     

        -World
        -Africa
        -North & Central America
        -South America
        -Asia
        -Oceania
        -Europe
     

  2. Look at the table (Data Tables - PDF file) dealing with Anthropogenic Sources of Methane - 1991 and make a histogram chart or pie chart showing the differences in sources by land use/activity, e.g. livestock, wet-rice agriculture, oil and gas production....for:  Brazil, China and the United States.  Create your charts on separate sheets and bring them to class.  We will discuss your charts - the best looking ones will be put on the bulletin board!
     
III.  Ozone:

Study the POSTIX modules dealing with Atmospheric Chemistry and particularly the Ozone Hole Tour - Cambridge University.  Then answer the following questions:

     
  1. What are three predicted changes that have impact on human health by the end of the century that are attributed to Ozone depletion?
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  2. What is the difference in "effect" on the environment and human health between ozone in the lower atmosphere (Troposphere) vs. the upper atmosphere (Stratosphere) and how the process works?  Describe in words and diagrams.
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  3. How much did the average size of the "ozone hole" vary between 1978 and 1994?  What units are used to measure ozone depletion and define the unit of measure? What does TOMS mean?
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Note: Attach your charts to this page and turn in to your instructor.

                               

 

 

Last Revised: May 24, 2004