The Science of Climate (Episode 4)

6 minutes 53 seconds

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When the thermohaline circulation system stops flowing, Dr. Mother Nature calls in superhero Bruce Rain to help. As he works to solve the problem, he and Dr. Mother Nature explain the importance of oceans in regulating the Earth's temperature. Part of "The Science of Climate" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 6 minutes 53 seconds

Topic: Geography, Science
Subtopic: Environmental Issues, Oceanography, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Series: The Science of Climate

The sun shining onto Earth. Caption: the sun's rays shine more directly and for more hours

Image of a thunderstorm hovering over a state. Occluded front. Caption: We could end up with hail again.

Sky filled with gray fluffy clouds. Caption: Clouds can block some of the sun's rays

View of Earth from space. Caption: for the thermohaline circulation system.

Image of cloud with rain and snow over a state. Caption: if the temperature is right, snowstorm.

Drawing of girl standing by the ocean. Caption: can expect a 1- to 4-foot rise in their lifetime,