How Do We Measure Sea Level?
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Provided by: NASA Climate Kids|Published on: July 30, 2021
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Synopsis
- This article and video explain why sea levels are rising and how NASA measures sea levels using satellites.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: NASA Climate Kids
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- The resource uses text, images, and video to explain how scientists measure sea level.
- The photos and diagrams will help visual learners to understand the more challenging concepts.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have a basic understanding of global warming.
- Students should be familiar with how a satellite works.
Differentiation
- Before reading the article, teachers can ask students the following questions:
- Why is important for scientists to know the sea level?
- How can scientists measure sea levels?
- How often do you think scientists should measure sea levels? Why?
The resource is simplified to ease students' learning of the causes of sea level rise and how to design strategies for community resilience and adaptive capacity to climate change impact. It is recommended for teaching.
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