The Nature of Weather
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesThis video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere, and the factors that influence and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
Media Details
Runtime: 19 minutes 5 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Weather
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 9
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- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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