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The Science of Climate (Episode 3)

5 minutes 29 seconds

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The temperature of the Earth is dropping, and superhero Autumn Ray must find a safe way to heat the planet. At first she thought the answer was to increase the amount of greenhouse gases, but Dr. Mother Nature tells her there has to be a safe balance of gases to regulate the temperature of the Earth. Part of "The Science of Climate" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 5 minutes 29 seconds

The sun shining onto Earth. Caption: the sun's rays shine more directly and for more hours
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Episode 1
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Grade Level: 5 - 8
Image of a thunderstorm hovering over a state. Occluded front. Caption: We could end up with hail again.
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Episode 2
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Grade Level: 5 - 8
Sky filled with gray fluffy clouds. Caption: Clouds can block some of the sun's rays
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Episode 3
5 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
View of Earth from space. Caption: for the thermohaline circulation system.
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Episode 4
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Image of cloud with rain and snow over a state. Caption: if the temperature is right, snowstorm.
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Episode 5
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Drawing of girl standing by the ocean. Caption: can expect a 1- to 4-foot rise in their lifetime,
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Episode 6
4 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8