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Orbital Variations and Solar Energy
Three characteristics of Earth’s orbit around the sun—obliquity, eccentricity, and precession—change periodically and influence the amount of energy that... More »
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Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator - CLEAN
Last Updated on 2012-08-30 at 16:13
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This simulation has been selected for inclusion in the CLEAN Collection based on the following review comments:
An interactive simulation of Earth's... More »
Milankovitch cycles
Last Updated on 2012-08-01 at 12:53
Milankovitch cycles refer to long term variations in the orbit of the Earth which result in changes in climate over periods hundred of thousands of years and are related... More »
Video: CO2 and the Atmosphere - CLEAN
Last Updated on 2012-07-22 at 17:38
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Video length: 9:04 min. This video is narrated by climate scientist Richard Alley.
This activity has been selected for inclusion in the CLEAN Collection based... More »
Simulation: Milankovitch Cycles - CLEAN
Last Updated on 2012-07-12 at 11:01
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30 minutes required. Summary by CLEAN Reviewers:
These animations depict the three major Milankovitch Cycles that impact global climate, visually demonstrating... More »
Solar Energy: The Major Driver of Earth's Climate
Last Updated on 2012-05-07 at 18:52
The major driver of Earth’s climate is the amount of solar energy it receives. Three laws relate the solar energy reaching Earth to the planet’s orientation with... More »
Orbital Variations and Solar Energy
Last Updated on 2012-05-07 at 18:44
Three characteristics of Earth’s orbit around the sun—obliquity, eccentricity, and precession—change periodically and influence the amount of energy that... More »
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