Lesson 8 Real Time Data

Lesson #8
Gone Fishing....

Real Time Data.....Real Time Data.....Real Time Data.....Real Time Data.....

Before you start..

Goto the SeaWiFS Teacher's Guide to Studying Ocean Color from Space.
Using this guide, answer the question in the Q-button.

Part One..
In order to determine ocean productivity, we can use chlorophyll as an indicator.

       6                   6               solar energy            1             6
molecules + molecules     ------------------->    molecule + molecules     (Photosynthesis)
carbon            water         chlorophyll      sugar      oxygen
dioxide

       1              6                               6                 6              life
molecule + molecules --------> molecules + molecules + support       (Respiration)
sugar          oxygen                  carbon           water         energy
                                                 dioxide

Use the Real Time Data link below.
Follow the directions and answer the questions in the Q-button.

(SeaWiFS Data)

Part Two..

Compare the recent chlorophyll concentration maps with current sea surface temperature data by clicking on Real Time Data #2 link.
Answer the questions in the Q-button.

(Global Sea Surface Temperatures)

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