A Local Weather Study
Experiment #2 from Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
- Subject
- Environmental Science
Introduction
Weather is simply what is happening in the atmosphere at a particular place at a particular moment. Climate, on the other hand, is the average weather in an area over a long period of time. In this experiment, you will make weather measurements and investigate factors that influence weather and climate.
Objectives
In the Preliminary Activity, you will gain experience measuring temperature, relative humidity, UV radiation.
After completing the Preliminary Activity, you will first use reference sources to find out more about weather before you choose and investigate a researchable question.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #2 of Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
