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Light Penetration Time Series includes a graph of light penetration in South San Francisco Bay from 1977-1997. The narrative points out salient features of the graph including seasonal and annual variability, how sunlight is absorbed and scattered in the water column, and how light penetration affect photosynthesis. Scientific terms such as “attenuation” and “photic zone” are introduced.
Light Penetration Time Series includes a graph of light penetration in South San Francisco Bay from 1977-1997. The narrative points out salient features of the graph including seasonal and annual variability, how sunlight is absorbed and scattered in the water column, and how light penetration affect photosynthesis. Scientific terms such as “attenuation” and “photic zone” are introduced.
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Earth and Space Science
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Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Light Penetration Time Series
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