CHAPTER 6 Exploring with Google Earth

To complete these problems, first read the chapter. When you are finished, go to LaunchPad and open the Exploring with Google Earth file for this chapter. Click on the “Workbook Problems” folder to “fly” to each of the problems listed below and answer the questions. Be sure to keep your “Borders and Labels” layer activated. Refer to Appendix 4 if you need help using Google Earth.

PROBLEM 6.1 This placemark is pinned to the terminus (end point) of the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. Activate the two red pins in this folder if they are not already activated. One pin marks the terminus of the glacier in 1948, and the other shows the terminus of the glacier in 2006.

PROBLEM 6.2 The placemark features the Antler Glacier in Alaska. Activate the two red pins in this folder if they are not already activated. One pin shows the terminus (end point) of the glacier in 2005, and another one shows it in 1948.

PROBLEM 6.3 Activate the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route overlays in this problem’s folder and answer the following questions.

PROBLEM 6.4 Activate the IPCC Temperature Projections “Medium Emissions Scenario” overlay in this problem’s folder to answer the following questions.