GOAL I can describe how each of the following impacts the ocean's surface and Deep water currents including: prevailing winds, Coriolis,heating of Earth, basin shape, El' Nino, water temp and salinity.
Unit 7 Oceans and ClimateBelow you will find the Text book pages link to the objectives.
Earth from Space NOVA link Freezing sea ice 26:00 minutes into video.
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2015-16 How does El Nino impact our weather? |
Objective 1E4.2A: Describe the major causes for the ocean’s surface and deep water currents, including the prevailing winds, the Coriolis effect, unequal heating of the Earth, changes in water temperature and salinity in high latitudes, and basin shape.
E4.2d: Identify factors affecting seawater density and salinity and describe how density affects oceanic layering and currents.
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DRW QUESTIONS for reading above 519-524
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Unit 7 Objective 2
E4.2B: Explain how the interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere influence global and regional climate. Include the major concepts of heat transfer by ocean currents, thermohaline circulation, boundary currents, evaporation, precipitation, climate zones, and the ocean as a major carbon dioxide reservoir.
Assignment Answer questions 1-5 in map skill activity.
climate_and_oceans_654_holt.doc | |
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Read Section 1 and answer questions on page 636 answer questions 1-8
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Unit 7 Objective 3E4.2c: Explain the dynamics (including ocean- atmosphere interactions) of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and its effect on continental climate.
El Nino / La Nina
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activity_4_el_nino_and_ocean_cir.__1_of_2.pdf | |
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Use the packet above to read along
activity_4_el_nino_and_ocean_cir.__2_of_2.pdf | |
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activity_5_weather_climate_and_el_nino.pdf | |
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Use the packet above to read along.
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Understanding El Nino
Objective 4
Create a Google Draw poster that includes the Following information:
What is El Nino and How does it impact you here in Michigan?
Use this link https://www.climate.gov/enso
What is El Nino and How does it impact you here in Michigan?
Use this link https://www.climate.gov/enso
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