The Earth's Radiation Balance
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Provided by: King's Centre for Visualization in Science|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This interactive resource provides information on the balance of solar radiation and thermal radiation on Earth.
Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
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Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- The information is written in a format that is easy to understand.
- The resource includes interactive questions and provides students with immediate feedback on their answers.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have some background knowledge of the concepts of solar radiation and albedo.
- The graphics in this resource look a little dated, but the interface is easy to navigate.
Differentiation
- Students could work through this resource in pairs or individually.
- Teachers could assign the four sections one at a time for homework, or individual work at the beginning of class so that students have some foundational knowledge before the lesson.
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About the Partner Provider
King's Centre for Visualization in Science
The King's Centre for Visualization in Science is a research center committed to improving the global public understanding of science through research and the creation and dissemination of peer-reviewed interactive electronic learning tools to see and understand science.
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