Global Atmospheric Methane Concentration
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Provided by: Our World in Data|Published on: July 20, 2021
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Synopsis
- This interactive chart allows students to explore the global atmospheric concentration of methane over time.
- The chart can be customized to show a specific date range (starting in 1750) and can be downloaded.
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource is easy to use and uses data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should know how to read a line graph.
Differentiation
- Math classes can use this resource when learning about linear equations, data, and graphs.
- Chemistry classes can use this resource when learning about the greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, fossil fuels, or combustion.
- Science classes can connect this resource to lessons about the greenhouse effect and climate change by researching climate solutions that address methane emissions.
- Other resources related to this topic include Per Capita Methane Emissions by Sector, Methane Emissions by Sector, and How to Change Your Diet to Fight Climate Change.
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