This exercise from Professor Karen Grove at San Francisco State University uses data to illustrate how the ocean circulates and influences the earth’s climate. There are three parts: plotting ocean buoy data to show surface currents, satellite images and atmospheric / oceanic circulation, and the vertical structure of the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology ,
Geoscience:Oceanography:Physical
Resource Type:
Audio/Visual:Maps,
Images/Illustrations,
Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities,
Activities:Lab Activity
Inquiry Level: Step-By-Step Instruction
Special Interest: Real-Time Data, Computer-Based
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Ready for Use: Ready to Use
Topics:
Ocean:Physical Oceanography, Climate
