Global Climate Patterns & Drivers
Students examine the drivers of global climate patterns, including solar radiation, ocean currents, and atmospheric circulation.
Key Questions
- Analyze how ocean currents regulate terrestrial climates across different latitudes.
- Evaluate the long term consequences of human induced atmospheric change.
- Compare how different biomes inform global conservation efforts.
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