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Earth : Climate Change & The Global Ocean

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Changes to the earth's atmosphere can cause environmental change; they can also affect the ocean. Learn how satellite images show scientists what changes are occurring under the surface of the ocean. They can detect temperature shifts, plankton levels, and rising water levels. This is a really interesting video sure to encourage some great questions in your class.

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global warming, climate change, environmental changes, the environment, remote sensing

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climate change, oceanic changes, global warming, environmental change, remote sensing, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:15
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Flipped Classroom
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