Science Common Sense

134 - How do scientists study climate change?

Scientists study climate change in several ways:

1. Measuring temperatures: They use thermometers and satellites to measure the Earth's temperature over time.
2. Collecting ice cores: They dig up ice cores from polar regions to learn about the Earth's climate hundreds of years ago.
3. Studying tree rings: Tree rings tell us about the climate from year to year, kind of like a tree's diary.
4. Monitoring ocean levels: Scientists measure sea level changes and observe ocean currents.
5. Using computer models: They create computer simulations to predict how the climate might change in the future.
6. Collecting weather data: They gather data from weather stations, satellites, and weather balloons to understand patterns and trends.

By combining all this information, scientists can learn about climate change and how it affects the Earth.