In this assignment, you will begin to explore the links between paleoclimatology, the Critical Zone, and modern society.
Next, carefully study the map below, then learn more about laterites [7]. Mid-Cretaceous refers to a broad expanse of geologic time from ~120,000,000 to 85,000,000 years ago, when the planet was generally much warmer than today with, for example, dinosaurs stomping around in sub-tropical forests near both poles. As you read about laterites you may want to refer back to knowledge gained in our lesson on soils and soil orders, specifically the geographic distribution of oxisols.
L4_paleoclimatology_AccessAccountID_LastName.doc (or .pdf).
For example, student Elvis Aaron Presley's file would be named "L4_paleoclimatology _eap1_presley.doc"—this naming convention is important, as it will help me make sure I match each submission up with the right student!
Upload your paper to the "Lesson 4 - Paleoclimatology Activity" dropbox in Canvas (see the Modules tab) by the due date indicated on our Canvas calendar.
You will be graded on the quality of your writing. You should not simply write responses to the questions and submit them to me. Instead plan on writing a short stand-alone paragraph (or page or whatever you decide is necessary considering any constraints I might have placed on you) so that anyone can read what you've written and understood it. You should strive to be specific and complete in responding to the questions. Your answers should be analytic, thoughtful and insightful, and should provide an insightful connection between ideas. The writing should be tight and crisp with varied sentence structure and a serious, professional tone.
Links
[1] http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.esglaciers/earth-system-ice-and-global-warming/
[2] https://e-education.psu.edu/earth530/node/1649
[3] http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.glaciers/
[4] http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ipy07.sci.ess.earthsys.glacierphoto/documenting-glacial-change/
[5] http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/ipy07/sci/ess/earthsys/glacierphoto/index.html
[6] http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Geology/GeologyOfPA/GlacialGeology/Pages/default.aspx
[7] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laterite