Earth's ocean and atmosphere are interacting systems that transport matter and energy provided by the sun and influence weather represented using weather maps.
What is Weather ?
This NASA video segment focuses on the relationship between weather and climate. Explains the interconnectedness of heat, air pressure, winds, and moisture to produce local weather.
Key role of the sun in weather |
How do the oceans affect our weather and climate? |
This video explains how land and water interact differently with the energy from the sun and how the distribution of that energy develops in weather patterns.
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This video explains how uneven heating of the Earth leads to the creation of convection cells.
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The Gulf Stream Explained
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The Ocean: A Driving Force for Weather and ClimateAnimation of the Earth uses data from a variety of sensors to illustrate what occurs during weather changes. Also describes conditions that develop into a hurricane.
Current Events: Crash Course Kids #34.1This video explains how air currents are like rivers of wind caused by areas of high and low pressure and how temperature affects the density of the air.
What are weather fronts?Explains what weather fronts are and they affect our weather. Also describes the symbols that are used on a weather map.
Global Circulation
This is an image of the Earth with images superimposed showing where high and low pressures develop.
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Hurricanes 101
This video explains the conditions necessary for a hurricane to develop. Reviews some historic hurricanes, and previews new methods to predict when and where hurricanes will occur.