Lesson 2: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
1. Students will explore atmospheric and ocean circulation.
2. Students will develop and use models to describe how unequal heating and rotation of Earth cause global patterns of winds and ocean currents.
1. What causes air and water to flow?
radiation
latitude
conduction
albedo
wind
convection
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
trade winds
Coriolis effect
density current
surface current
upwelling
weather
air mass
front
climate
rain shadow
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Formative Assessment
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