Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts
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The sea-ice surrounding Antarctica is well below any previous recorded winter level, satellite data shows, a worrying new benchmark for a region that once seemed resistant to global warming. (BBC)
Introduction
How long do we have left? This exploration invites you to investigate the mathematical patterns and principles at work. You can collect data, create models, and validate your conclusions using a variety of mathematical techniques.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Data Analysis
Climate Science
Environmental Science