The well-produced Measuring the Earth's Temperature looks at the intricate global science of meteorological research, discussing the implications of both collected historical data and short- and long-term forecasts. Using everything from balloons to satellites, scientists have been amassing and analyzing statistics on the temperature of Earth's atmosphere for the last hundred years. In fact, there are currently some 10,000 land-based weather stations worldwide, gathering information 24/7 in a “great cooperative interactive effort.” Combining clear narration, great live-action footage, explanatory graphics, and informative interviews with professionals, the documentary covers a wide variety of topics, including the layered structure of the atmosphere (divided into the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere), the reasons why temperatures vary so widely depending on location (for example, polar regions versus mid-latitudes and tropics), the technology employed in meteorology, and how scientists use the information collected to make predictions about climate change. DVD extras include printable maps and graphics, an educator's guide, a master quiz, and Spanish subtitles. Recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)
Measuring the Earth's Temperature
(2010) 29 min. DVD: $49.99. Ambrose Video Publishing. PPR. Closed captioned. Volume 26, Issue 2
Measuring the Earth's Temperature
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