Title
Further Investigations: Climate and the Atmosphere
Table of Contents
- The specific heat of liquid water is used to define the unit of heat, the calorie (the amount of heat necessary to raise one gram of water 1°C). Why do you think researchers uses water for their definition of the calorie?
- Using the concept of specific heat, investigate how people can save money on heating and cooling costs by using different construction materials for their home.
- Investigate the relationship between global climate change and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and drought.
