Climate Change Comparison

Resources: Case studies from Ch. 20 of the text.
Case 1: Water Issues in the Arid American Southwest
Case 2: Soil Salinization in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
Consider the following statements:
Climate change is not only a scientific issue but also a political issue.
There is a relationship between human activity and physical geography
Create a comparison of the effects on Coastline Formations and Arid Landscapes. Response in at least 70 per box.

Address for both: / Coastline Formations / Arid Landscapes

1. What are the surficial processes that affect this landscape?

2. To what extent do humans affect this landscape?

3. What arguments do anti-climate-change groups present about this lanscape? How would you address their concerns?

4. Do you have any recommendations of potential solutions to any possible problems?

5. What action, if any, should the government take to prevent and mitigate these climate changes?