Science of Winter
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- Original Source:National Geographic Channel
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Description
Is it true that no two snowflakes are alike? What happens to mosquitoes when the mercury drops? National Geographic Channel explores the planet's most extreme season. This engaging three-minute video discusses the astronomical basis for winter, and other seasons, based on the angle of incidence of the sun's rays relative to the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, as well as the components of intense winter storms.
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Grade: PS/Pre-K to 12, Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Geography, Professional Development, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, History-Social Science, Our Solar System, Earth & Space Science, Earth's Resources
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- Interactives
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Parents, Students, Teachers