Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 11: Atmosphere

Web Links


What Is A Temperature Inversion?
This web site explains what a temperature inversion is and how it can impact the weather in an area. Use the information and diagrams on this site to design a poster that explains this phenomenon.
( http://www.weatherquestions.com/What_is_a_temperature_inversion.htm )
The Water Cycle
The USGS has designed this page to explain the water cycle. Click on the map at the top of the page to look at a detailed version of this cycle. Then follow the information on a page and trace a drop's path through the cycle.
( http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html )
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