Activity
Using radiocarbon carbon dioxide data
In this activity, students interpret graphs from a long-term study of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of New Zealand. They explore how the interval between samples affects the conclusions we are able to make.
Using radiocarbon carbon dioxide data
Students interpret graphs from a long-term study of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of New Zealand.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
draw and/or interpret simple line graphs
think critically about the information data and graphs can provide
understand the need for the careful planning of experiments
understand long-term changes in radiocarbon carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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discussion questions
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Published: 18 June 2010,Updated: 18 June 2010