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Atmospheric Circulation
Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
Use the links below to review and assess
your learning. Start with the "Important Terms and
Concepts" to ensure you know the terminology related to
the topic of the chapter and concepts discussed. Move on
to the "Review Questions" to answer critical thinking
questions about concepts and processes discussed in the
chapter. Finally, test your overall understanding by
taking the "Self-assessment quiz".
Use these resources to further explore the
world of geography.
USGS Public Lecture Series: "Out of
Africa--Dust in the Wind" (October, 2009)
Description from the site: "Every year, billions of
tons of fine desert dust from the Saharan Desert are
transported thousands of miles through the atmosphere
to the Americas, Europe and the Near East. Living
microorganisms and chemical contaminants such as
pesticides and metals are carried along with the dust.
What biological and chemical contaminants are
hitchhiking with the dust and how might downwind
ecosystems such as coral reefs and human health be
affected?"
"The Blue Planet"
(Annenberg/CPB) Planet Earth Series.
Scientists aboard the space shuttle study the oceans
from above while researchers dive to the depths of the
"middle ocean" to view rare life forms. (58:00)
Go to the
Planet Earth site and scroll to "The Blue
Planet". One-time free registration may be rquired.
 Ocean
(NOAA) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
main web site about the ocean.
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