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Greenhouse Gases

Use a computer model to explore how the earth's atmosphere affects the energy balance between incoming and outgoing radiation.

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The Java Runtime Environment version 5 (sometimes referred to as 1.5) or later with Java Webstart is required to run any of the activities. You can download it at: java.com.

Explore how the Earth’s atmosphere affects the energy balance between incoming and outgoing radiation. Using an interactive model, adjust realistic parameters such as how many clouds are present or how much carbon dioxide is in the air, and watch how these factors affect the global temperature.

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Download Size: 17 MB

WARNING: Your data will not be saved. To save data, run this activity as a registered user. You can register at the project portal. Please view the requirements below before launching this activity.

Requirements

The Java Runtime Environment version 5 (sometimes referred to as 1.5) or later with Java Webstart is required to run any of the activities. You can download it at: java.com.

The download for this activity will require 17 MB of disk space.

ITSI-SUThis activity is a part of the Concord Consortium's ITSI-SU project.

Grade Level
High School
Subject
Physics
Focus Area
Modeling and Simulation
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