A classroom/laboratory activity that introduces the relationship between climate and the cryosphere, explains how sea-level rise can be predicted (based on average global temperature change), and triggers a discussion on the potential impacts of sea-level rise.
In this activity, students will examine actual data for projected sea-level rise, and will use a visualization to view the possible impacts of sea level rise and storm surges on different locations in the continental U.S.
Use this tool to help students find answers to:
- Name the largest glaciers (in terms of volume) in the world.
- What would be the impact of the melting of large glaciers on coastal locations across the world?
About the Tool
Tool Name | Future of the Cryosphere (Sea Level Rise) |
Discipline | Geography, Earth Sciences |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Sea-level Rise; Hazards and Disasters; Melting of Polar Ice due to Climate Change |
Climate Topic | Disasters and Hazards, Climate and the Cryosphere |
Type of Tool | Classroom/Laboratory Activity |
Grade Level | High school, Undergraduate |
Location | Global |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | EarthLabs, SERC at Carleton College |
Hosted at | SERC at Carleton College |
Link | https://serc.carleton.edu/eslabs/cryosphere/6b.html |
Access | Online |
Computer Skills | Basic |