Episode number 2 of Series “Planet Earth”.
Program 2 of a 4 part series. Each program is divided into sections for easy classroom viewing using a combination of the latest computer graphics and filmed examples of climatic occurrences to provide a detailed description and explanation of the geographical factors influencing Planet Earth. This video aims to provide a detailed description and explanation of temperature. In particular it covers the ares of: the Earth’s axis; day and night; latitude; aspect and altitude; ocean currents; prevailing winds; cloud cover and atmosphere, as well a contextual overview of the solar system. Includes a teacher’s guide.
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ACMI Identifier
308608
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Atmosphere
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ocean currents
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Temperature
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Vegetation and climate
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Winds
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atmosphere
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atmosphere, Upper
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Ocean currents
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)