Sunlight and the Earth: Climate and Weather

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Title:

Sunlight and the Earth: Climate and Weather

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun1lite.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: These web pages, authored and curated by David P. Stern, traces the processes involved in the sun's impact on weather. This is an exploration of the importance of radiation and reflection of light, both visible and infra-red, and the greenhouse effect. Convection and the role of water vapor are also considered. Global-scale air flows are described, explaining why wind in the continental US usually blows from the west, while near the equator it comes from the east. The page provides additional links for students or instructors interested in further study on the topic.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Sun
Science -- Physics -- Heat -- Heat transfer -- Convection
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Climatology and weather -- Special topics, A-Z -- Global warming
Technology -- Chemical technology -- Chemicals -- Special inorganic chemicals -- Gases -- Special gases, A-Z -- Greenhouse gases

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Meteorology
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Earth
Physics -- Optics and light
Geography -- Greenhouse effect

Date Issued:

2006-03-26

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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