Exhibit Preview: Topography and Weather
Mountain ranges and valleys of Utah create daily breezes and interact with large air masses that travel from the Pacific Ocean and Canada. In certain situations, the terrain can channel air and create tornadoes and land spouts.
Topography and Weather
Topography and Weather gives you the opportunity to see how fog interacts with various landscapes. While working with this exhibit you can create your own mountains and valleys by manipulating the rubber mat. You can then observe how the simulated mountain breeze flows over and around different types of terrain. This exhibit builds a deeper understanding of the interplay between topography and weather.
On the Road Exhibits
Core Curriculum Connections
Optical Illusions relates to the following Utah State Core Curriculum Standards and Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
- 8th Grade: Science 1.1c, 1.2a
- 9th Grade: Earth Systems 2.2ac, 6.2e
Further Learning Links
The following links lead to further learning resources about the scientific principles demonstrated in this exhibit. If you know of a website that would be useful to include, pleaselet us know.
Weather Simulation - "Windward"
Severe Weather Primer
