Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility as part of U.S. Department of Energy
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This brief, hands-on activity illustrates the different heating capacities of soil and water in order to understand why places near the sea have a more moderate climate than those inland.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Solar radiation, Regional climates, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Oceanography, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate Resource Type: Activities Grade Level: Middle (6-8) Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
