Description

Overview:

The term "global average temperature" is defined and its importance in monitoring climate change is discussed. A supplemental column makes the analogy between Earth’s temperature and human vital signs. This lesson is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.

Subject:

History, Law, Politics, Atmospheric Science, Geoscience

Level:

Middle School, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Lecture

Provider:

NASA

Provider Set:

NASA Wavelength

Date Added:

11/05/2014