Comparison of the heat capacities of water and land (with the Cobra3 Basic-Unit)

Principle

Comparison of heat capacities of water and land.

Tasks

1. To prepare comparison curves showing the different heat capacities of water and land.
2. To interpret data on climate and to explain how onshore and offshore wind originate.

What you can learn about

• Heat capacity
• Heat radiation
• Origin of climatic fluctuations
• Generation of onshore and offshore winds

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