Series of questions focusing on key components of each topic
TOPICS
How the class is divided into broader themes
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Themes |
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Ocean/ Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean |
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Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues |
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Reflective Questions as Learning Prompts
- At intervals through the class, there will be an opportunity to discuss these questions with your neighbor.
- The aim is to reinforce understanding of critical concepts.
- Ask questions if you have doubts about the answers to these
questions based on preceding materials presented in class.
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Atmospheric Circulation
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| Date: November 10/15 |
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| 1. | Q. How is the Sun's energy distributed on Earth? |
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| Q. How is the atmosphere layered? | |
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| Q. Which gases compose
Earth's
atmosphere? |
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| Q. Which gases are affected by natural processes or human activity? | |
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| 2. |
Q. What controls
atmospheric
dynamics? |
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| Q. How do seasonal
changes
in air pressure influence climate? |
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| Q. What causes winds
high
in the atmosphere? |
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Q. What causes and
controls
hurricanes? |
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| Q, Why do hurricanes
produce
a storm surge? |
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| Q. What triggers El
Niño
events? |
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of Geological Sciences,
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