Bubbles in the wind
YOUR MISSION
Measure wind speed and direction by blowing bubbles, then report your findings online.
Mission ID: 3149
Tags:
weather bubbles experiment opal
Completed: 33
By blowing bubbles and following their path you can measure the speed and direction of the wind around you.
Download the OPAL climate survey guide and workbook and see Activity 3 for full instructions. www.opalexplorenature.org/climatesurvey.
Ready to submit your results? Go to www.opalexplorenature.org/climate-survey - Complete the first page and Activity 3.
Your results will help scientists learn more about how our local environment affects the winds around us.
BONUS QUESTION
What word do we use to describe the variable winds created by buildings and obstacles?Risk overall: Medium. Keep your wits about you, anything could happen.
Rewards for this mission
OPAL nature explorer badge
Mission points
Question points
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