climate system

As you have experienced, Earth is a dynamic planet wi

th many parts that are constantly changing

the world around us. Some of these changes may be very noticeable, like a landslide, while

others, like the weathering of mountains, may take thousands of years. As you reflect on your

experience in this course, c

onsider how this course has affected how you see the landscape

around you. When you step outside and view rolling hills or mountains, how has your perception

of them changed? Do you see weather events through the same lens as you did when you started

this

course? In this assignment, you will reflect on what you have learned and how you now see

the Earth around you in a different light.

Questions about this assignment? Post them in the Contact the Instructor area. That way,

everyone in the class will see, an

d benefit from, the Instructor's response.

To prepare for this Reflection:

·

Review the Learning Resources for the course.

·

Review your Discussion postin

gs and Application Assignments.

·

Reflect

on what you have learned in this course and think about the journey you have

taken. In this journey, you went from learning about the components and processes of the

Earth, to the Earth as a planet in our Solar System, and ended with the Earth's climate

sy

stem. You have learned that Earth is constantl

y in motion and ever changing.

·

As you now look at the world around you, consider how this course has changed the way

you

see the p

lanet you call home.

·

Consider what Earth science topics you will continue to

follow after this course. Will you

pay more attention to news reports about the debate over possible life on other planets?

Volcano eruptions? Storm predictions

? Why a flood is not receding?

·

As a result of what you have learned in this course, what one

action item would you

consider doing as critical to helping with the Earth's preservation in your area, or in

general?

The assignment:

·

Write a 3

-

page paper in which you do the following:

o

Reflect o

n key learning in this course.

As you have experienced, Earth is a dynamic planet with many parts that are constantly changing

the world around us. Some of these changes may be very noticeable, like a landslide, while

others, like the weathering of mountains, may take thousands of years. As you reflect on your

experience in this course, consider how this course has affected how you see the landscape

around you. When you step outside and view rolling hills or mountains, how has your perception

of them changed? Do you see weather events through the same lens as you did when you started

this course? In this assignment, you will reflect on what you have learned and how you now see

the Earth around you in a different light.

Questions about this assignment? Post them in the Contact the Instructor area. That way,

everyone in the class will see, and benefit from, the Instructor's response.

To prepare for this Reflection:

 Review the Learning Resources for the course.

 Review your Discussion postings and Application Assignments.

 Reflect on what you have learned in this course and think about the journey you have

taken. In this journey, you went from learning about the components and processes of the

Earth, to the Earth as a planet in our Solar System, and ended with the Earth's climate

system. You have learned that Earth is constantly in motion and ever changing.

 As you now look at the world around you, consider how this course has changed the way

you see the planet you call home.

 Consider what Earth science topics you will continue to follow after this course. Will you

pay more attention to news reports about the debate over possible life on other planets?

Volcano eruptions? Storm predictions? Why a flood is not receding?

 As a result of what you have learned in this course, what one action item would you

consider doing as critical to helping with the Earth's preservation in your area, or in

general?

The assignment:

 Write a 3-page paper in which you do the following:

o Reflect on key learning in this course.