Unit 2: Weather Dynamics

Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Meteorologists use computer models to predict the weather. Learn why, despite advances in computer science, meteorologists still get it wrong sometimes.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

5 images of cumulus clouds that are white, puffy clouds with a flat base at mid level and are often associated with fair weather

10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow

5 images of stratus clouds that cover a wide horizontal layer in the sky at low level and are often associated with rain or drizzle

Can carbon offsets help you reduce your environmental footprint, practice sustainable living and fight climate change?

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.

Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification. Learn about cloud seeding, as well as its risks and benefits.