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How Do Clouds Affect Radiative Energy

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Students graph the upwelling and downwelling of shortwave radiation. They create a data table with the information. Students compute the Watts per square meter. They discuss their results and whether or not cloud type affects daily radiative energy balances.

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cirrus clouds, cloud types, clouds, cumulus clouds, joules, watts

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cirrus, clouds, cumulus, joules, shortwave radiation, watts, science
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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