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Chapter 12: Atmosphere
An Internet WebQuest
Integrate the power of the Web with this inquiry-oriented student learning activity
 
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Atmospheric Composition
Make a circle chart showing the gases that make up Earth's atmosphere. Which gas is most plentiful?

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Wind Energy Resources
Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. Compare and contrast pressure systems at the equator and at the poles. How do these pressure systems affect the wind systems found in these areas?

 

Unit 4: Earth's Air and Water
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NASA Classroom of the Future Program
Hurricanes are the most powerful of storms. Using satellite images, plot the path of a hurricane and predict when it will strike land.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Create a climate map of the United States showing average levels of precipitation for the year you were born.

Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska
Charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere, producing colored lights in the night sky. In the northern hemisphere, this phenomenon is called the aurora borealis. What is this month's forecast for the aurora borealis?

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The GLOBE program is a worldwide network of students and scientists working together to monitor Earth's atmosphere and water. Email a student involved in the program to learn more about GLOBE.

 
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