This Geotimes article provides information regarding the inference of paleoclimate (global climate change) from proxy data such as ice core (oxygen isotope) records and biota found in deep sea sediments. The article discusses the history of proxy usage, the basis of current proxies, and gaps in our understanding of carbon/material cycling and climate records.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Biogeochemistry,
Microbiology,
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology ,
Geoscience:Geology:Sedimentary Geology:Depositional environments:Deep Marine Environment,
Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Stable Isotopes,
Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Biogeoscience,
Atmospheric Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Sedimentary Geology,
Geochemistry,
Environmental Science
Keywords: foraminifera, foram, methane, carbon, CO2, global warming
