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Using satellites, lasers, and radar in space, and dedicated researchers on the ground, NASA is studying the Earth's ice and water to better understand how sea level rise might affect us all.
"The Oceans Green Machines" title text with plankton in background
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Earths climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, and as our home planet warms, so does the ocean. Warming waters have big consequences for phytoplankton and for the planet.
Investigating the Climate System: Energy Cycle
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A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores Earth's energy cycle.
Investigating the Climate System: Weather
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A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores the role of weather in Earth systems.
Investigating the Climate System: Winds
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A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores the role of wind in Earth systems.
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A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores clouds and their role in Earth systems.
Polar sea ice
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The Water and Energy Cycle Focus Area studies the distribution, transport and transformation of water and energy within the Earth System.
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Video that explores how climate change will impact agriculture.
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Find out how you can help NASA scientists study different types of snowflakes to learn about the atmosphere and changes in climate.
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Learn how clouds are formed and watch an experiment to make a cloud using liquid nitrogen.

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