Climate
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Mangrove forests include trees and shrubs found in the tropics that have large root structures and create barriers that help…Mangrove forests include trees and shrubs found in the tropics that have large root structures and create barriers that help protect coastlines. The mangrove forests provide protection for the villages,... -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also…In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,... -
The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the…The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the scientists wanted to examine dead trees that they found above... -
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult…If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult to survive. Big changes in a stream’s daytime temperature as... -
The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular,…The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular, the scientists wanted to see how wildfires over the past... -
The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore…The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore how the habitat of these trees might change in the... -
The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get…The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get if they gathered it in person. The scientists in this... -
Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from…Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about... -
Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including…Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including how many young an animal has and how often. If... -
Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of…Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of trees as they respond to a changing climate. The scientists...
