
Using the climate models and scenarios described in the previous section, the IPCC has made predictions about future climate change around the planet. These projections are cataloged and organized by region.
Reading Assignment
From AR5 Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, Summary for Policymakers (used earlier in this lesson). Read the following sections (and all subsections):E. Future Global and Regional Climate Change
Interactive Assignment
Visit the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)
Under "ABOUT", "ABOUT US", read Who We Are.
Under "ABOUT", "ORGANIZATION", scan Mission Areas.
Under "PRODUCTS", "DATA AND TOOLS", "Data and Tools Topics", "Climate and Land Use Change," scroll to and select (May 2, 2016) National Climate Change Viewer (NCCV)
- Download the "Tutorial (PDF)" and lightly scan, especially the Introduction and Overview of the USGS National Climate Viewer.
- Select "Viewer" to open and accept the Terms of Use. Browse around and become familiar with the parameters and overall functionality. (You'll use this as part of your assignment.)