Week one: think about...

At the end of the module we were asked to reflect and considerate some points.

Reflect on these key questions:

• What the key scientific principles that explain climate change including the greenhouse (blanket) effect?

The measurement of weather condition (and solar energy and radiation), trough a period of time, by the observation of the earth components (atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and lithospher).

• What are the key feedback mechanisms that help to explain why our climate is able to “self-regulate”?

The positive and negative feedback's, the ones that amplify the effect of a change on climate forcing or diminish it, like the water vapor feedback, the ice albedo feedback, or a volcanic eruption (Earth crust cooling system?).

• How can our climate be conceptualised as a system containing a series of components that interact with one another?

By studying the relation between atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, cryophere and lithosphere,  we can come up to a valid scientific mensurable observation of the weather variation trough a longer period. 

Also consider:

• What are the most important themes you have learned this week?

The notion of the climate system and its elements , greenhouse effect opposed tho Earth blanket, what is albedo ans feedback mechanisms.

• What aspect of this week did you find difficult?

I was a bit afraid of being able to go trough the content within the week. I'm taking another future learn course, and "my week" only start on Wednesday. I usually don't have internet on the two days before. Still With a bit on my plate (work, second language, home tasks and 2 courses I feel it very rewarding, and totally worth it. 

• What did you find most interesting? And why?

The more accurate blanket effect opposed to greenhouse effect. Very well illustrated. Also the fact that water vapor has a big role in climate changes, preventing the solar radiation to escape to space.

• Was there something that you learned this week that prompted you to do your own research?

Sure like: James Hansen: Why I must speak out about climate change

• Are there any web sites or other online resource that you found particularly useful in furthering your knowledge and understanding?

Ted talks.