A livable Earth needs air, water and clouds

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A livable Earth needs air, water and clouds
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Earth’s livable climate comes from the air, water and clouds that surround it. Air and water warm the planet; clouds cool it down. Click waters, atmospheres, and clouds from the right panel to make a livable global average temperature of about 15°C (59°F). Click icons in black to remove each element.

This applet and illustrations are Copyright© 2003, 2011, 2013 by Tom Whittaker, S.V. Medaris, and Steve Ackerman.