Topic #2 - Reconstructing Past Climates

You can earn up to 7 points for report content and up to 5 pts for writing quality.


Content

Some of the methods used to determine past climates are listed at the beginning of the Wikipedia article paleoclimate.  You should list and briefly discuss as many of these as you can or think appropriate in your report.  You should try to explore one of two of the methods in a little more detail by clicking on the links in the Wikipedia article.

Writing Quality

Explain the material in your own words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  Avoid generalites, try to  should include specific details and examples from the reading section.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one seamless coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors.