Intel ISEF OFFICIAL ABSTRACT and CERTIFICATION
THE
TitleEFFECT OF CARBON DIOXIDE ON TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS BETWEEN AIR AND
SURFACE EARTH MODEL
Finalist’s Name(s)
Thompson,
DrewCity and State, Country
School Name,
Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, Florida
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The
purpose
project
is toAbstract
determine
if changes
in the
concentration
dioxide in the earth's atmosphere has an effect on the overall temperature of the earth.
The temperature changes are recorded through the use of thermocouples that measured
the temperature gradient between the air and surface of an earth model.
The hypothesis being tested is that the overall temperature of the earth’s surface as well
as its atmosphere will increase as the concentration of carbon dioxide increases.
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Behavioral and
Social Science
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Results: The results show as the carbon dioxide concentration increases, the earth
temperature remains indifferent. However, the overall temperature of the air increases.
When the carbon dioxide concentration was equal to 50%, the average difference
between air and earth temperature is the greatest.
Computers
Earth Sciences
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Engineering
Conclusion: The part of the hypothesis that deals with atmospheric temperature was
supported, but the hypothesis that dealt with surface temperature was rejected. This
indicates a strong link between the amount of carbon dioxide present in the air and
increased temperature in the earth’s atmosphere.
Environmental
Sciences
Mathematics
Application: The results of the small scale model (contrary to computer simulations) could
be used to explain that some of the earth’s temperature increases are due to changes in
the earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration as a result of airborne waste (i.e.
factories, power plants, etc.)
Medicine and
Health
Microbiology
Space Science
Physics
Zoology
1. As a part of this research project, the student directly handled, manipulated, or interacted with (check ALL
that apply):
pathogenic agents
human subjects
recombinant DNA
controlled substances
non-human vertebrate animals
2. Student independently performed all procedures as outlined in this abstract.
3. This project was conducted at a Registered Research Institution.
4. Is this project a continuation?
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human/animal tissue
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5. My display board includes photographs/visual depictions of humans (other
than myself or my family):
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I/We hereby certify that the above statements are correct and the
information provided in the Abstract is the result of one year’s research.
I/We also attest that the above properly reflects my/our own work.
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regulations and that all appropriate reviews and approvals have been obtained including the
final clearance by the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee.
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