Compare the climates of coastal and inland areas at similar latitudes to demonstrate the ocean's impact on weather and climate 0507.8.1

Links verified 9/19/2014

1. Create a New Hawaiian Island - read the page then click on the link at the bottom of the page to experiment with these local effects on climate by creating a new Hawaiian island!
2. How Ocean Currents Affect Climate - emphasis is on UK climate
3. Planet Ocean - explanation of how ocean currents help moderate costal climate - has a great chart of highs and lows for pairs of cities at the same latitude; one coastal, and one inland
4. Understanding Oceans: Lesson Plan - students investigate how ocean currents affect weather

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