1GV014, Uppsala universitet

Dynamics of Earth Systems: Global Change

11 modules to a pass.

How oceans, air, ice, rock and life steer climate and the carbon cycle — from volcanoes and methane to ocean acidification.

Start freeThe first module is free

What usually comes up on the exam

Geodynamics

20pts

  • The adiabat
  • The energy equation
  • Ocean circulation
  • Isostasy and rheology

Atmosphere

20pts

  • Poleward energy transport
  • RCP scenarios
  • The greenhouse effect
  • Climate sensitivity

Biosphere

20pts

  • The carbon pumps
  • Ocean acidification
  • Land plants and weathering
  • Phytoplankton

Geosphere

20pts

  • Volcanic gases
  • Large igneous provinces
  • Mass extinctions

Cryosphere

20pts

  • Methane reservoirs
  • Methane hydrate
  • Permafrost
Writing time
5 hours
Pass mark
50 of 100 points
Aids allowed
None
Study to a pass
15–34 hours

Understand first. Then the exam.

Every module starts from zero and ends at exam level.

Module 3Compare how methane reservoirs respond to warming

Understand

Three methane stores respond to the same warming at different speeds

Imagine the Arctic gets a few degrees warmer. A bog releases more methane the very same summer. The frozen ground beneath the tundra thaws over hundreds of years. The methane locked in ice in the seafloor feels the warmth only after several centuries.

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Common questions about 1GV014

What does it take to pass 1GV014?

The pass mark is 50 of 100 points on the exam.

What usually gives the most points on the 1GV014 exam?

Most points usually come from Geodynamics (20 pts), Atmosphere (20 pts), and Biosphere (20 pts).

Are there past exams for 1GV014?

Yes. 3 previous exams lie behind the course. The exams are not published here, but every kind of question that usually comes up is there to practise.

How long does it take to study for a pass in 1GV014?

From zero it takes about 15–34 hours to a pass.

Does it cost anything?

The first module is free, no card needed. The whole course is included in StudyHub Plus for 99 kr/month, with no lock-in.