Carbon Dioxide Lab
Preston2146
grading_for_lab.docx
Total Possible Score: 9.00
Completes Tables 1 Through 4 Using Data Generated from the Simulator
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Tables 1 through 4 were fully completed using data generated from the simulator.
Describes What Would Happen to the Atmospheric Carbon Levels if Only Half of the Terrestrial Plants in the World Existed in 2100 Due to Deforestation and Why
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes what would happen to atmospheric carbon levels if only half the terrestrial plants in the world existed in 2100 due to deforestation. Provides rationale for description provided.
Describes Which Pool(s) Show a Decline in Carbon Between 2000 and 2100 and Why.
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately describes which pool(s) show a decline in carbon between 2000 and 2100 and provides rationale for the description.
Describes the Relationship Between an Increase in Fossil Fuel Consumption and Increased Carbon in Terrestrial Plants, and How This Might Change Flora Populations
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the relationship between fossil fuel consumption and increased carbon in terrestrial plants and discusses how this might change flora populations.
Describes the Relationship Between an Increase in Atmospheric Carbon Concentration and Increased Carbon in the Ocean Surface and How this Might Change Marine Life Populations
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the relationship between an increase in atmospheric carbon concentration and increased carbon in the ocean surface; also discusses how this might change marine life populations.
Describes Which Parts of the Cycle Have Improved their Carbon Levels in Comparison to Previous Data and How these Improvements Might Alter the Environment
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes which parts of the cycle have improved their carbon levels in comparison to previous data and also discusses how these improvements might alter the environment.
Describes How the Terrestrial Flora Population Changed by the year 2100 and What Effect this Might Have on the Environment
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thorougly describes how the terrestrial flora population changed by the year 2100 and discusses how these changes might effect the environment.
Describes the Carbon Level in the Soil at year 2100 and How this Might Effect Flora Populations and Species Variety
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thorougly describes the carbon level in the soil at year 2100 and discusses how this might effect flora populations and species variety.
Describes the Impact of Melting 1/3 of the Tundra on Atmospheric Carbon Concentrations at Year 2100 in Comparison to Table 1 and Describes If this is a Positive or Negative Feedback for Global Climate Change
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thorougly describes the impact of melting 1/3 of the tundra had on atmospheric carbon concentrations at year 2100 in comparison to Table 1 and discusses whether this is a positive or negative feedback for global climate change.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.75
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
