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Geographic Effects on Precipitation, Water Vapor and Temperature DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/docs/L102_Geographic_Effects_on_Climate.doc
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There are many factors that affect an area?s climate. By understanding these factors, someone could predict the average temperature, temperature range, and precipitation patterns of an area. They could also predict the type of vegetation likely to grow in an area based on these atmospheric conditions. In this activity, students will work in groups of three. Each group will be assigned one of six sets of cities. Each group will be responsible for comparing and contrasting the temperature, precipitation, and water vapor for the two cities in their set. At the end of the activity, students will present their findings to the rest of the class and determine whether or not the two locations have similar or different climatic conditions.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Climatology
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
Excel spreadsheet
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
This product is free and clear for general use.
DLESE Catalog ID: MYND-000-000-000-093
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Geochemical cycles
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about science and technology
  • National Geography Standards:
    • Places and regions:
      • The physical and human characteristics of places
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Dr Lin Chambers
NASA