地球的地理环境英文版.pptVIP

* * A photo taken in 1906 shows the calving terminus of Carroll Glacier at the head of Queen Inlet. No vegetation is visible. Photo courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey A 2004 photograph shows that the terminus of Carroll Glacier has changed to a stagnant, debris-covered glacier. U.S. Geological Survey photo by Bruce Molnia  /watch?v=kYKKgn0GaY0 * Global monthly temperatures illustrating the effect of the June 1991 volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. The temperature effect apparently lasted to the end of 1992, as indicated by the shaded area. * * Inputs = outputs, balance achieved. Same value maintained. * Constantly changing * * Like a treadmill, when suddenly a cliff appears….. * Novel assemblages of species, climates, and human influences give rise to states that have not been seen before and their relative degree of stability is uncertain. * Like a treadmill on random, with no pattern 6. Teleconnections 7. The earth is constantly changing Earth is an open system Change is the norm Change itself, however, has different types Steady state equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium Phase shift once tipping point (threshold) is reached Transitional states Steady state equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium Phase shifts Systems may shift to another state once a threshold is reached Can be natural or caused by humans No analog states Transitory states Systems do not settle down to any dynamical equilibrium. * * Holistic and reductionist understanding * Anthropocene Mudflow is the result of natural and human processes which we will talk about later. * * Its important to know the politics of oil, but also how the natural world might respond to climate change. * * * Turf bank terraces Erosion at base of terrace landform creates protected mineral soil needed by germinating conifers. * * * * * * * Registered for this class versus my mom and dad meeting Requirements for graduation versus evolution of humans in Africa * So, not useful to always say we