Name_________________________
Ocean Heat Content plot questions
1.
How many total sets of data are plotted? _____
2.
How many of these datasets existed in 1960? _____
3.
Are the different datasets more consistent (close agreement between the data) or less consistent (widely varying data) over the past 10-15 years? _____
4.
The y-axis of the graph uses the unit “Joules.” Joules are a unit of __________.
5.
What does this set of data show about ocean heat content over the past 50 years
(answer in 2-3 sentences)?
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Name_________________________
Ocean Heat Content plot questions (answer sheet)
1.
How many total sets of data are plotted? 7
2.
How many of these datasets existed in 1960? 4
3.
Are the different datasets more consistent (close agreement between the data) or less consistent (widely varying data) over the past 10-15 years? more
4.
The y-axis of the graph uses the unit “Joules.” Joules are a unit of energy
5.
What does this set of data show about ocean heat content over the past 50 years
(answer in 2-3 sentences)?
Sample: The ocean contains a lot more heat energy today than 50 years ago. The rate of energy storage appears to be increasing.
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