Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Students examine satellite images of an island before and after a volcanic eruption to determine the impact of the eruption.
Students examine satellite images of an island before and after a volcanic eruption to determine the impact of the eruption.
This mini lesson focuses on Earth's Energy Budget and the surface effects that occur in Central Australia. Students review a line graph depicting net radiation in Central Australia related to a multiyear drought from 2002 - 2009 and answer the questions.
By investigating the data presented in a model that displays extreme summer air temperatures, students explain energy transfer in the Earth system and consider the impact of excessive heat on local communities.