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How Do We Measure Sea Level?
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
Teaching Materials
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?
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
