Summary:
- Scientific models are useful tools for scientists.
- Most of Earth's systems are extremely complex.
- Models allow scientists to work with systems that are nearly impossible to study as a whole.
- Models can be used to make predictions.
- The best ones take into account the most factors.
- The more computing power that goes into the model and the care with which the scientists construct the model can increase the chances that a model will be accurate.
- A reasonably accurate climate model needs the most powerful computers.
- Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.