Understanding Ocean Currents and Effects
Ocean currents play a crucial role in the movement of water across the Earth's surface. Wind-driven surface currents, influenced by the Coriolis effect, move water horizontally and impact climate patterns worldwide. Major currents extend deep below the surface and can move rapidly, while rip current
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Understanding Food Webs and Trophic Levels in Ecosystems
Food webs illustrate the flow of nutrients and energy between different organisms in an ecosystem. At the base of a food web are the primary producers, while predators occupy the top. If baleen whales were to go extinct, it could disrupt the balance of their ecosystem. Biomass decreases as energy is
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Understanding Ecology: Interactions and Environments in Biology
Ecology is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment. It involves levels of research such as animal ecology, plant ecology, and more, while also exploring the biosphere's impact, biogeography, species distribution patterns, and energy sources like sunlight. Ocean upwel
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Exploring Wind and Ocean Ecosystems Through Data Visualization Activities
Dive into a module that explores wind and ocean ecosystems through engaging activities such as creating wind rose plots, visualizing upwelling events, and working with large datasets. Designed for undergraduate environmental science and policy majors, this module offers hands-on experience with data
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Advancing Climate Research: Topics and Challenges in Ocean Observations and Modeling
Exploring topics like ocean heat transport, coastal upwelling, biogeochemical model requirements, and air-sea interactions within the US-CLIVAR panels. Additionally, understanding the importance of global observation capabilities in constraining climate sensitivity and enhancing modeling efficiency
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Human Impact and Water Resources in South America
Understanding the importance of water resources in human development, this content explores how people in the past controlled water in South America, particularly along the coast. It discusses the balance between saltwater and freshwater resources, the impact of geography on climate, and the role of
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Exploring Ecology: Interactions in the Living World
Ecology is the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. It encompasses various levels of ecological research, including the classification based on organisms, biomes, spatial scale, and philosophical approach. The biosphere and biogeography play crucial roles in underst
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