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Climate Zones
What makes one region of Earth so dry, and another so wet? And what impact does this have on landscapes, wildlife and weather? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Our climate shapes our planet's habitats and biodiversity. Climate...
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Deserts
Deserts are regions that receive very little precipitation each year, but how are they formed? The unique characteristics of the world's deserts, from hot to polar. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Deserts are the driest...
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The Water Cycle
All water on planet Earth is constantly cycled from the atmosphere, into reservoirs, and through plants and animals. The Earth's water has completed this cycle around 8 million times. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Water on...
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Types of Weather: Introduction
The weather systems on our planet are all driven by one thing: air. Discover how our weather is driven by energy from the Sun, affecting the movement of air. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Our weather is a chaotic and complex...
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How Are Rivers Formed?
From source to the sea, this film reveals how rivers are formed, and discovers why the Amazon River came to be so big. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Rivers are vital to life on Earth. Rivers are formed from meltwater from...
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Low-Level Clouds
How do the clouds closest to the Earth affect our weather? How are they formed and what do they look like? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Temperature, humidity and air pressure produce ten different types of cloud. Those at...
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Cloud Seeding
Scientists have found a way to make it rain. But weather modification has its critics, and there may be unforeseen consequences surrounding the "cloud seeding" process. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. When silver iodide is...
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Life in Hot Deserts
From camels to lizards, how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth - the hot deserts. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Organisms survive harsh environments by physical and...
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Galtür: The Perfect Storm
The worst avalanche in 40 years destroyed countless buildings and killed many people in this Austrian village, but it was factors 4,000 kilometres away that caused this disaster. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Galtur is a...
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Orange Tornado
We use mercury(II) chloride solution and potassium iodide to demonstrate a precipitation reaction. Saturated potassium iodide solution is placed on a magnetic stirrer and the speed is set so that a vortex is created. Mercury(II) chloride...
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High- and Medium-Level Clouds
What are the different types of clouds in the upper region of the troposphere? What do they look like and how are they are formed? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. High-level clouds are found between the Troposphere and the...
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Weather
The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors such as temperature and pressure, wind speed, and precipitation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Weather – Odd one out
Four different types of weather are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Weather A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Water and weather – Did you know?
Did you know that a third of the Earth's land is classed as desert? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points A desert receives less than 25cm of rain per year. A third of the Earth is defined as...
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Weather – Did you know?
Did you know that as hailstones form flying insects can become trapped within the ice? People and places - Physical geography - Weather A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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Water and weather – Odd one out
Four processes are shown on screen, but which one is not a part of the water cycle? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points Evaporation, condensation and precipitation are all parts of the water...
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What is weather?
Check out the various forms of weather, what causes it, and how it affects our lives. People and places -Physical geography - Weather Learning Points The weather is the current state of the atmosphere in a particular location on Earth....
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Water cycle
Learn all about the Earth's water cycle. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points Water constantly recycles itself through a process called the water cycle. Evaporation: the change of liquid water into...
Visual Learning Systems
Describing Climate
In this video students will learn how to obtain information to describe the climate of different locations on the planet. Live-action video helps students understand some of the different features of climate including temperature,...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Water Cycle: Understanding Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation
Embark on a journey through the water cycle, tracing the path of a single drop of water as it transitions from liquid to vapor and back again. Learn about the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, and discover how...
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Understanding the Hydrosphere: Earth's Water Realm
Explore the hydrosphere, encompassing all forms of water on Earth, from oceans and seas to freshwater lakes, rivers, and glaciers. Learn about the distribution of water across the planet and its vital role in sustaining life. Earth's...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Water Cycle: From Earth to the Skies
Discover the essential role of water in our lives and ecosystems through the fascinating journey of the water cycle. Learn about the different ways we use water daily and how it sustains life on Earth. Dive into concepts like weather,...
Healthcare Triage
Climate Change and Our Food Supply
So far in our adventures on climate change and health, we’ve covered the critical issue of how our water supply is impacted by a warming planet, and that is a perfect segue into something equally important: The impact of climate change...