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Module: Climate Change and Sea Level Rise - UCAR COMET

UCAR COMET Program
Initial Publication Date: April 29, 2016

Summary

Length 25-50 minutes; Skill level - non scientist; Publish Date: 2012-08-14

This module looks at how increasing temperatures due to climate change have affected sea level rise and what effects scientist expect in the future, given rising greenhouse gas emissions. The various mechanisms of sea level rise are discussed, as well as the tools and research used to study this topic. The module also discusses how countries and communities are preparing for future increases in sea levels.


Learning Goals

  • Discuss why increasing sea levels are a concern
  • Describe the difference in the rate of change in sea levels over the last 100 years compared to the previous 2000 years
  • Describe factors that contribute to sea level rise
  • List tools that researchers use to study sea level rise
  • Compare current trends in sea level rise along U.S. coasts
  • List three methods used to adapt to sea level rise

Context for Use

See Teaching Notes.

Description and Teaching Materials

Teaching Notes and Tips

  • Languages: English
  • Publish Date: 2012-08-14
  • Skill Level: 0 '
  • Completion Time: .25 - .50 h
  • Includes Audio: yes
  • Required Plugins: Flash

Assessment

Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Quiz Included

Disclaimer

Note: At the request of COMET sponsors, this quiz is designed to demonstrate your successful completion of the module. Because the quiz is being administered online, upon completion you will be given only feedback on which questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. No additional instructional feedback is provided. However, should you need to, you can use this information to revisit the module to determine how to answer correctly and then attempt the quiz again.

References and Resources

Contributors


Citation

(2012). Module: Climate Change and Sea Level Rise - UCAR COMET