Thawing Permafrost 2 by https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d 2nd Period en-us 2021-03-29 14:24:57 UTC 2023-03-04 18:11:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Causes of Permafrost Melting rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365343896 Climate change that is warming earth's temperature causes permafrost to thaw, which can release greenhouse gasses and cause more global warming.
(Warmer temperatures cause Arctic Ice Melt - which melts Permafrost)]]> 2021-03-29 18:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365343896 What Is Permafrost? rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365350123 - Permafrost is any ground that remains frozen for 2 or more years.
- It is made of soil, rocks, and sand and is held together by ice.
- It contains lots of organic carbon from the frozen plants that can't decompose.]]> 2021-03-29 18:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365350123 What Does Permafrost Do? rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365355599 - When permafrost is frozen, plant material in the ground can't decompose, which creates a place for organic carbon to stay.
- Many homes & roads are built above permafrost.
- Some pathogens are trapped in permafrost.]]> 2021-03-29 18:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365355599 Why is Permafrost Melting Bad? rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365370580 - Permafrost thawing allows microbes to decompose plant material which releases greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere
- Permafrost thawing allows very dangerous ancient bacteria and viruses to melt and come in contact with humans and animals
- Many homes & roads are built on permafrost; if it thaws, they may be damaged.]]> 2021-03-29 18:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365370580 Bibliogrpahy rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365386356 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1do_1Lfb7WnvhFI8oC9rI4wZNRdTL38Prd-NCDnfOFaw/edit]]> 2021-03-29 18:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1365386356 How to Stop Permafrost/Ice Melt rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376406038 - Scattering tiny glass beads to reflect sunlight
- Painting roads white instead of black to reflect sunlight
- Build houses on steel frame above ground - allows cold air to flow underneath and prevent thawing
- Help stop climate change!
        - less waste - use less plastic, recycle,etc
        - use less fossil fuels!!]]> 2021-04-01 18:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376406038 rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376412697 2021-04-01 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376412697 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376429808 2021-04-01 18:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1376429808 rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1378527899 2021-04-02 18:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1378527899 Where Is Permafrost Found ? rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384059665 About a quarter of the Northern hemisphere is permafrost, where the ground is frozen year-round. It's widespread in the arctic regions of Siberia ,Canada , Greenland , and Alaska . in Alaska nearly 85% of the state sits atop a permafrost layer. ]]> 2021-04-05 17:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384059665 Connection to Water Cycle rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384066095 Permafrost is connected to infiltration in the water cycle. If permafrost melts, it will release its water. (Due to its location in the arctic, arctic ice melt and permafrost often melts into the ocean, contributing to rising water levels.)]]> 2021-04-05 17:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384066095 Connection to Carbon Cycle rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384084784 Permafrost serves the function of storing carbon (because it freezes plants, preventing them from decomposing and releasing) . Melted permafrost releases carbon from the terrestrial biosphere into the atmosphere in the form of greenhouse gasses.]]> 2021-04-05 17:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384084784 rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384103335 2021-04-05 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384103335 rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384114692 2021-04-05 17:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384114692 rebeccasmits1 https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384133901 2021-04-05 17:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maliahee/z6rtppeh1ktkez5d/wish/1384133901