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Atmospheric Heating Animations
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
This site features a QuickTime animation with audio, a series of Java applets, and an MPEG that illustrate various aspects of atmospheric heating. They explain Earth's radiation balance, show the user how to draw temperature contours, and depict the basic idea of an urban heat island. These resources portray a variety of environments and are suitable for use in lectures, labs, or other teaching activities.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
- Secondary, Post-secondary
- Collection:
- NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)