P2 Ice Core

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What do ice cores reveal about the Earth's past?

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Ice cores reveal levels of carbon dioxide and global temperatures.

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What are ice cores?

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Ice cores are layers of ice and snow built up over thousands of years.

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What information do the layers in ice cores provide?

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The layers provide a record of years and seasons.

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What type of dating is used when working with ice cores?

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Absolute Dating.

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Where do scientists typically drill for ice cores?

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In the polar ice and glaciers.

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Why are ice cores important for climate studies?

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They provide historical data on atmospheric composition and temperature changes.

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What gases are commonly analyzed in ice cores?

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen.

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How do scientists determine the age of ice cores?

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By using absolute dating techniques and analyzing the layers.

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What can ice cores tell us about past climate events?

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They can indicate periods of warming and cooling, as well as volcanic eruptions.

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What is the significance of bubbles trapped in ice cores?

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They contain ancient air samples that help scientists study past atmospheres.