This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
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Students learn how to estimate the "energy efficiency" of photosynthesis, or the amount of energy that plants absorb for any given location on Earth. This is the ratio of the amount of energy stored to the amount of light energy absorbed and is used to evaluate and model photosynthesis efficiency.
Students examine satellite images of a recently formed island to identify areas of erosion and deposition.
The purpose of this activity is for students to create a desktop soil profile based on the biome region of the United States where your school is located.
What is sea-level rise and how does it affect us? This "Teachable Moment" looks at the science behind sea-level rise and offers lessons and tools for teaching students about this important climate topic.