#6 Refined List of Research Topics (freewrite, 5-5-5 minutes)

1. Is Global Warming really happening?

There is a debate between scientists throughout the world about the severity of the global warming and its consequences. We know that the global warming has a lot to do with the greenhouse effect of gases such as CO2, N2, 03, and Methane in our atmosphere. This will in turn effect our climate but how much of it will be effected is still in question.

2. How much of the sea level will rise if all the ice in Greenland and Antarctica melts?

The Greenland and Antarctica holds massive amounts of freshwater glaciers and if the earth warmed up by several degrees, this would cause a catastrophic event. Even if some ice melted into the ocean, this still could affect the ocean temperature, which would greatly affect its salinity, its density, as well as its currents. Ultimately, this would change the temperature of the earth as well.

3. What would happen if the Yellowstone National Park erupted again?

The Yellowstone National Park erupted three times in the past 2 million years. Each of these eruptions was so great that it makes any volcanic eruptions in our lifetime extremely small in comparison. If The Yellowstone happens in the near future, there will be severe consequences of mankind and forever change the way the west looks.