Discussion Questions: Sea Surface Temperature
- What is a temperature anomaly? How do climate scientists use temperature anomaly data in making predictions and climate models?
- Compare the scientific visualizations showing actual sea surface temperature data and sea surface temperature anomalies. What can you learn by watching each visualization?
- How are human populations directly and indirectly threatened by warming oceans? In what locations are populations most vulnerable?
- How can scientists benefit from indigenous knowledge and observations?
