A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...

A basic description of the driving force behind plate movement. Describes major features of the ocean floor including mid-oceanic ridges.

After completing Heat Transfer 1, review heat and heat transfer by solving these seven terms.

The composition and behavior of the Earth's mantle. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]

Even with disruptions like weather fronts and storms, there is a consistent pattern to how air moves around our planet's atmosphere. This pattern, called atmospheric circulation, is caused because the Sun heats the Earth more at the...

Many activities in this lesson plan to help young scholars understand the Theory of Plate Tectonics. Plans can be used in intermediate or middle school levels.

This site from the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research provides a lengthy page covering numerous topics including the difference between heat and temperature, the use of different temperature scales, thermal expansion, how a...

This site from the Colorado State University discusses the tranfer of heat by conduction and convection. Discussion centers around the application of these two heat transfer mechanisms to engines. The variables that effect the resistance...

A page describing (in part) the distinction between energy, temperature and heat. Includes graphic illustrating the quantity of energy needed to transform water between its various states. Methods of thermal energy transfer (convection,...

This site defines precipitation, and uses diagrams to tell about relief, convectional, and frontal rainfall.

Using understandable words and exceptional graphics, this page describes the transfer of energy by means of conduction. Contains several links to related topics.

An explanation, with infrared images, of how heat is transferred from one object to another.

The creation of wind systems by Hadley cells is explained at this site.

A webpage explaining the main features of plate tectonics. Understand what evidence exists for plate tectonics and the theory of Pangea. Also learn about the different types of boundaries. The end of the webpage includes more links that...

An explanation, supported by pictures and animation, of how thermal energy transfers between objects.

Take this ten question multiple choice quiz over thermodynamics.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling and demonstrates how a change in temperature indicates a change in heat. Students will sequence objects according...

An energy transfer project for junior high school students is presented and described. Takes the form of a teacher lesson plan. Students may be able to extract some ideas for a project or experiment.

This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.

What is heat? Illustrated discussion of how heat is transferred and its effect on the states of matter.

The first of two pages discussing the different forms of thermal energy transfer. Equations expressing the rate of energy transfer by each of the methods are provided and discussed.

Let this classic family of monsters guide you as you learn about energy. Interactive exercises, experiments, and demonstrations help to build knowledge and raise questions.

An exhaustive list of equations and formulas which are commonly used in thermal physics (including equations for triple point). Equations are organized according to category. Meaning of the symbols is clearly stated.