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Meteorology (Weather) - Unit 5 (Chapters 17 - 21)

Author: Nate Holz

Unit 5 Assignments (The Weather)

Here are your assignments for our unit on the weather (chapters 17-21): https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B754cQ-atnw0Z3dMSXUyeFA3ZFk&usp=sharing

Each assignment, for the most part, is numbered in the order they will be used in class.

Source: Bob Grove

The Atmosphere (Chapter 17)

My own video cast on the atmosphere. I look at the definitions of weather and climate, the composition of the atmosphere, the height and structure of the atmosphere, and how pressure/temperature changes with changing altitude levels.

Source: Bob Grove

From Educreations - The Atmosphere

My first lesson - The Atmosphere, Educreation type.

Source: Bob Grove

Eureka! - Conduction

I use this video as my notes on heat transfer; conduction.

Eureka! - Convection

I use this video as my notes on heat transfer; convection

Eureka! - Radiation

I use this video as notes on heat transfer; radiation

Why Temperatures Vary...

A look at the factors that influence temperature in the atmosphere from place to place.

Source: Bob Grove

How Clouds Form (Chapter 18)

This powerpoint looks at the role of humidity, relative humidity, dew point, and adiabatic lapse rates the formation of clouds. The ppt also looks at the four main ways air is lifted; lifting air is needed to cool it to the dew point and create clouds.

Source: Bob Grove

How Clouds Form

Learn how clouds are formed and watch an experiment to make a cloud using liquid nitrogen. Find out how scientists classify clouds according to their altitude and how clouds reflect and absorb light, giving them different colors.