Earth's oceans and water effects
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Coastal Winds and Clouds
Observe daily weather conditions in a coastal region. Measure temperatures and wind speeds at any location and use this data to map … convection currents that form during the day and night. Explain the origin of land breezes and sea breezes.
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Coastal Winds and Clouds
Observe daily weather conditions in a coastal region. Measure temperatures and wind speeds at any location and use this data to map … convection currents that form during the day and night. Explain the origin of land breezes and sea breezes.
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- Launch Gizmo
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Ocean Mapping
Use a sonar on a boat to remotely measure the depth of an ocean at various locations. Describe multiple points on the ocean floor using … their latitude, longitude, and depth. View maps of ocean depth in two and three dimensions, and use these maps to plot a safe route for ships to follow.
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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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Tides
Gain an understanding of high, low, spring, and neap tides on Earth by observing the tidal heights and the position 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.
- METRIC
- Lesson Info
- Launch Gizmo
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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.
