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7th Grade Science
Climate Systems
13. Climate Change
13.2 Future Scenarios, Climate predictions
Climate Predictions and Future Scenarios: What Will Earth Look Like in 2100?
Discover how scientists use climate models and emissions scenarios to project Earth's future, and learn why the choices humans make today will determine the world of tomorrow.
What You'll Learn
Climate models simulate Earth's systems to project future temperature changes.
RCP scenarios show how human emissions choices shape climate by 2100.
Feedback loops and tipping points can amplify or accelerate global warming.
Mitigation reduces emissions while adaptation adjusts to existing climate changes.
What You'll Practice
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Students analyze how climate models validate predictions using historical data.
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Learners compare RCP emissions pathways and their projected temperature outcomes.
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Practice questions test understanding of feedback loops, tipping points, and adaptation.
Why This Matters
Understanding climate predictions equips students with the scientific literacy to evaluate real-world environmental challenges and make informed decisions about the planet's future.
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Climate Models
Emissions Scenarios
Feedback Loops
Climate Mitigation
Tipping Points
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