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Gillette, Brandon; Hamilton, Cheri – Science Scope, 2011
Explore how melting ice sheets affect global sea levels. Sea-level rise (SLR) is a rise in the water level of the Earth's oceans. There are two major kinds of ice in the polar regions: sea ice and land ice. Land ice contributes to SLR and sea ice does not. This article explores the characteristics of sea ice and land ice and provides some hands-on…
Descriptors: Climate, Misconceptions, Climate Control, Class Activities
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McColl, Robert W. – Journal of Geography, 1978
Examines methods for determining thermal efficiency and measuring heat loss in the home. Suggests ways to conserve energy based upon (1) climatic environment and its impact on a structure, (2) physical location of buildings and their microclimate, and (3) behavior modification of the inhabitants. (Author)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Ecological Factors, Energy Conservation