Earth Science Frequently Asked Questions
The following are
examples of FAQs received by the GCMD staff:
Global Change
- Where
can I learn more about Global Warming and
the Greenhouse Effect?
- Where
can I find information about the ozone hole
and ozone depletion?
- What
is El Niño/La Niña and what
are its effects on the planet?
- Where
can I find information about the Kyoto Protocol
and the UN Climate Change Conference?
Earth Science
- Where
can I find a list of Earth Science Acronyms,
Glossaries and Gazetteers resources?
- Where
can I get basic climate data such as monthly
or annual temperature, pressure or rainfall?
- Where can I find resources about Lightning and Thunderstorm Data?
- Where
can I find the weather forecast for my location?
- Where
can I find data and information about the
oceans and sea level?
- I'd
like hydrologic data and information for
streams, rivers or lakes. Where can I find
this?
- Why
doesn't the nitrous oxide in the air make
us funny?
Resources
- Where
can I find maps, aerial and satellite photos,
Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) or Digital
Line Graphs (DLGs)?
-
Where
can I find Library Resources?
- Where
can I find a place to archive my data?
- Where
can I find Earth Science resources from
various scientific organizations?
- Where can I find FAQs
about the GCMD?
If you were unable to find an answer to your question from among these FAQs, please feel free to contact the GCMD staff with your question GCMD User Support.
