Earth's oceans and water effects

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    Coastal Winds and Clouds

    Learn about atmospheric conditions near a coast using basic observables: wind and temperature. Measure daily temperatures over both land and water near a coastline, along with the wind speed and direction. The conditions can be recorded at a variety of altitudes.

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    Ocean Mapping

    Use a sonar on a boat to remotely measure the depth of an ocean at various locations. Gain an understanding on how topographical maps and 3D models are created after data collection, even when complete information is not provided (data can be limited).

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    Tides

    Gain an understanding of high, low, spring, and neap tides on Earth by observing the tidal heights and the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Tidal bulges can be observed from space, and water depths can be recorded from a dock by the ocean.

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    Water Cycle

    Control the path of a drop of water as it travels through the water cycle. Many alternatives are presented at each stage. Determine how the water moves from one location to another, and learn how water resources are distributed in these locations.

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    Water Pollution

    Get to know the four main types of pollution present in the environment, and then look at a variety of real–world examples as you try to guess what type of pollution is represented by each situation. All of the real–world situations can be viewed every day in different parts of the world.