Geology 105 - Paleontology
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Paleoclimate

Reading: Chapter 4

We're using the end of Chapter 4 here. Start at the section called Paleoclimates on p. 103 and read to the end of the chapter, including the boxes.

Key Concepts and Questions:

1. How have the oceans varied over time?

What are the two extremes of ocean conditions that characterize long-term climate trends?

 

 

2. How do organisms impact climate?

Find at least two examples of how organisms have cnaged the atmosphere, leading to changes in climate.

 

3. Snowball Earth:

How did it happen? Why did it stop?