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Geography GCSE: Operation Cloud Lab: Secrets of the Skies

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A team of scientists take to the skies in one of the world's largest airships, for a unique exploration of Earth's most precious and mysterious environment - the atmosphere.

Suitable for: Teaching Geography at GCSE in England and National 4 in Scotland. Appears in AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL, CCEA, WJEC, SQA

The weather and bird migration
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The weather and bird migration

To find out whether migratory birds use the atmosphere to their advantage, scientists capture and track them.

What causes rain?
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What causes rain?

Scientists examine what happens when raindrops form from clouds by condensing and freezing around a catalyst.

How much does a cloud weigh?
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How much does a cloud weigh?

Scientists use measurements and estimations to determine the volume of a cloud and then determine its mass.

Can cities make their own weather?
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Can cities make their own weather?

Scientists compare the temperature around Phoenix, Arizona to that of the desert around it and show that it is changing weather patterns in the area.