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What's a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch? How's it different from a warning? What actions should be taken when a watch is issued? Get the answers to these frequently asked questions here!
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What's the difference between weather & climate? The short answer: Time. Weather refers to the short-term conditions of the atmosphere, or the layer of air that surrounds us, at any given moment. Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather that occur in a specific place over many years, decades and centuries.
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In this lesson on weathering and erosion, students will learn how sand is made, compare different types of sand, and differentiate between sand and other small particles.
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Every year, millions of lightning flashes fill our skies. Learn what causes lightning and how to stay safe.
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During the summer months, most areas in the United States approach their highest temperatures for the year. To give you a better idea of the warmest time of year for your area, NOAA has created “Warmest Day of the Year” maps.
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Students will embark on a fishing trip in order to discover the fascinating world of fish as well as experience firsthand what field research aboard NOAA's Oscar Dyson was like! Students will begin by learning the distinguishing characteristics of fish. Students will also learn the wide variety of habitats fish inhabit, as well as the adaptations they possess to survive in those environments. Finally, students will explore why scientists study fish in the wild and what tools scientists use to gather data about fish in the wild once those fish have been caught.
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After listening to a story about a river, students are introduced to watersheds by simulating a watershed with crumpled paper, ink, and water. They investigate the sources of home drinking water in their community, through home inquiry and an actual or virtual field trip. They discuss their experiences and ask questions to help them understand the interconnections in their local watershed.
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As Earth heats up thanks to human-caused climate change, scientists expect that winter snowpacks will melt increasingly earlier in the spring.
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White abalone are functionally extinct in the ocean. Their only hope is for recovery captive breeding programs, like the one you'll see in this video.
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Information about who takes care of an oil spill.