Grade Level: 3-5
This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
Students analyze map visualizations representing the amount of Sun’s energy received on the Earth as indicated by the amount that is reflected back to space, known as “albedo”.
Students will examine how radiation, conduction, and convection work together as a part of Earth’s Energy Budget to heat the atmosphere.