Resources for Sphere Interactions

Dynamic Earth 4:27

http://youtu.be/ujBi9Ba8hqs

Published on Jun 19, 2012

Watch as this NASA animation shows the sun blasting out a giant explosion of magnetic energy called a coronal mass ejection and the Earth being shielded from this by its powerful magnetic field. The sun also continuously showers the Earth with light and radiation energy. Much of this solar energy is deflected by the Earth's atmosphere or reflected back into space by clouds, ice and snow. What gets through becomes the energy that drives the Earth system, powering a remarkable planetary engine -- the climate.



The unevenness of this solar heating, the cycles of day and night, and our seasons are part of what cause wind currents to circulate around the word. These winds drive surface ocean currents and in this animation you can view these currents flowing off the coast of Florida.

Earth’s Water Cycle 5:53

http://youtu.be/oaDkph9yQBs

Published on Aug 3, 2012

Water is the fundamental ingredient for life on Earth. Looking at our Earth from space, with its vast and deep ocean, it appears as though there is an abundance of water for our use. However, only a small portion of Earth's water is accessible for our needs. How much fresh water exists and where it is stored affects us all. This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.



Sensors on a suite of NASA satellites observe and measure water on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere. These measurements are important to understanding the availability and distribution of Earth's water -- vital to life and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change on a growing world population.

Water Cycle Rap 2:47

http://youtu.be/i3NeMVBcXXU

Hurricanes 8:00

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=152570681





The Ocean: Driving Force for Weather and Climate

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=149694351



Plant Productivity in a Warming World 3:34

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=17518665

Carbon cycle