The Atmosphere and Climate

Provided by: Khan Academy |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • This video explains that even though the Earth's climate has changed throughout history, burning fossil fuels has caused an unprecedented rise in global temperatures. 
  • Students will learn about the techniques that scientists use to study the Earth's climate history and how changing the amount of carbon in the carbon cycle contributes to global warming.
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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, History
Authors: Khan Academy
Region: Global
Languages: English

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