Lesson 2: Data Analysis Climate Change

general weather patterns over a long period of time

the layer of gases that surround the earth

the ability to do work

A scientific argument being made

changes in climate over a long period of time that can be caused by natural events or human activities

To take in (usually energy)

a collection of facts or information that suggests whether something is true or false

overall tendency (for example, a consistent increase) in a set of data over time

variations in a set of data

Data over a longer period of time is stronger because it shows a

• variation

• fluctuation

• trend

• increase