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Students' Understanding of the Greenhouse Effect, the Societal Consequences of Reducing CO2 Emissions and the Problem of Ozone Layer Depletion.

Authors :
Andersson, Bjorn
Wallin, Anita
Source :
Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Dec 2000 37(10):1096-1111.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Contributes to the growing body of knowledge about students' conceptions and views of environmental and natural resource issues. Questions 9th and 12th grade Swedish students' understandings of the greenhouse effect, reduction of CO2 emissions, and the depletion of the ozone layer. Observes five models of the greenhouse effect that appear among students' answers. (Contains 28 references.) (Author/YDS)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-4308
Volume :
37
Issue :
10
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Research in Science Teaching
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ618746
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research