Earth's Energy Budget - Seasonal Cycles in Net Radiative Flux

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

The purpose of this lesson is to use CERES radiation data to understand seasonal variations in the pattern of net energy input to the Earth system. The students will begin to understand how Earth's tilt causes seasonal differences in incoming solar energy.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Public Domain
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