This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
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Exploring salinity patterns is a great way to better understand the relationships between the water cycle, ocean circulation, and climate. In this mini lesson, students analyze sea surface salinity mapped plots created from the Earth System Data Explorer, paired with questions (and answers) from the Aquarius Mission. Credit: Aquarius Education
The activities in this guide will help students understand variations in environmental parameters by examining connections among different phenomena measured on local, regional and global scales.
This lesson walks students through the use of Landsat false-color imagery and identification of different land cover features using these as models.
This NASA visualization shows sea surface salinity observations (September 2011-September 2014). Students review the video and answer questions.
Air, Water, Land, & Life: A Global Perspective