Windows to the Universe/NBC Learn, National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)
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About the Science
- The video describes how atmospheric warming is contributing to lake warming. The results of this warming is water stratification, which impacts the food chain and water mixing.
- Researchers use buoys to collect data such as wind speed, air and water temperature, and cloud cover.
- Comments from expert scientist: Accurate information, qualified by appropriate disclaimers in most cases. Could have clearer identification of assumptions and other limiting factors or uncertainties.
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- The vocabulary and conceptual level of the content is high with technical terms like stratification and upwelling.
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- The video is high quality and easy to use.
- A transcript is available, providing another avenue to access the content.
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