Albedo Effect and Climate Change Objective: Investigate how surface color affects heat absorption and Earth’s energy balance. Materials: 2 identical thermometers White paper Black paper 2 clear jars or boxes Sunny outdoor space Timer Procedure: Wrap one thermometer in black paper, the other in white. Place each under a clear jar and set in direct …
Acid Rain and Its Effect on Limestone Objective: Study the effects of acid rain on calcareous rocks like limestone. Materials: Vinegar (as a weak acid) Tap water 2 identical pieces of limestone or chalk 2 jars Labels Procedure: Place one piece of limestone in vinegar and the other in water. Observe over several days, noting …
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine how the proliferation of human activity upon the environment has been a major factor in climate change given that climate change alone is nothing new. Over two million years the earth’s history has seen enormous changes. Indeed, in the last ten thousand years, the warming and cooling of …
WORSENING CLIMATE CHANGE There have been repeated claims that global warming went on “pause”. Newly published studies disprove this. According to a group of international climate researchers, there was never any statistical proof of this global warming pause. In their conclusion, the interval could be a misalignment of expectations and observations from established climate models. …
Have you ever wondered how digestive enzymes work? How about the effects of food processing on some foods? In this project, the focus is the enzymes of pineapple. These enzymes are known as Bromelain, which is known to break down proteins. When you eat pineapples for dessert, you are helping your body’s digestive system deteriorate …
