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Module 12 - Earth and Space Science: Oceans and Atmosphere

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Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 : : Activity 6

Activity 5:  Guiding Questions

Answer the following questions using information gained through the readings, Thinkwell, CourseCompass, and websites.  Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.

  1. Why does the moon have a greater impact on tides than the sun?
  2. How does the interplay of the sun’s and moon’s gravity influence the tides?
  3. What is the difference between weather and climate?
  4. How do convection currents affect the earth’s atmosphere?
  5. What information do meteorologists use to determine the weather?
  6. Explain the factors that affect climate.
  7. Why are surface currents important in the ocean’s circulation?
Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, September 26). Module 12 - Earth and Space Science: Oceans and Atmosphere. Retrieved January 08, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/natural-science-parts-i-and-ii-after-10-8-2007/m12a5.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License