Global Warming Graphs

12. Questions
o 1. Describe the trend shown in Graph 1.
 2. a) What conclusions can be drawn from the data in Graphs 1 and 2?
 b) Use the data in Graph 3 to evaluate the accuracy of your conclusion
from question 2.
3. Scientists have concluded that human activity is responsible for global
warming.
 a) Explain how the data in Graph 4 supports this conclusion.
 b) Suggest a limitation for the data in Graph 4.
4. Compare the data shown in Chart 5 with the data in Graphs 8 and 9.
o a) Describe the discrepancy between the chart and the graphs.
 b) Suggest an explanation for the discrepancy.
o 5. a) Describe the trend in Graph 6.
 b) A possible explanation could be that carbon dioxide emissions are linked
to population size. Does the information in Graph 11 support or refute this
theory? Justify your answer.
 6. Use the data in Graph 8 to draw a conclusion about the trend in Graph 7.
o 7. a) Describe the trend in Graph 10.
 b) Use the information in Graph 10 to suggest an explanation for the trend
in Graph 1.