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Geog 166: weather systems

Geog 166: weather systems. Prof. Leila M. V. Carvalho. objectives. The weather analysis will be focused first on the formation and evolution of extratropical cyclones We will discuss a case-study that caused strong winds and heavy precipitation to parts of the central United States

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CHAPTER 9 AIR MASSES AND FRONTS

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Hypothesis #1: Which do you think will heat up faster----- sand or water?

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High and Low Pressure Weather Systems

High and Low Pressure Weather Systems. Air (Atmospheric) Pressure. Is the force exerted by air particles Air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. The moving air is called wind. Air Pressure is always changing and depends on factors such as:.

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Lesson 21 Day 4

Lesson 21 Day 4. Question of the Day. How would your life be different if you lived in a place with extreme weather all year long? If I lived in an extreme climate, I __________. Purpose: for enjoyment to learn what a Zamboni is. What did you learn about a Zamboni ?

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Meteorology

Meteorology. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere References: FTGU pages 123, 124, 136 and 137. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere. MTPs: Vertical Structure Composition ICAO Standard Atmosphere Temperature Scales Atmospheric Properties Atmospheric Density

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Meteorology

Meteorology. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere References: FTGU pages 123, 124, 136 and 137. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere. MTPs: Vertical Structure Composition ICAO Standard Atmosphere Temperature Scales Atmospheric Properties Atmospheric Density

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Meteorology

Meteorology. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere References: FTGU pages 123, 124, 136 and 137. 5.01 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere. MTPs: Vertical Structure Composition ICAO Standard Atmosphere Temperature Scales Atmospheric Properties Atmospheric Density

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Weather Maps

Weather Maps. Today, you are highlighting everything in ORANGE. Weather maps are used to show current weather conditions in an effort to predict future weather conditions. Talk to your elbow partner. Why is weather prediction important? Give examples. Weather Maps. Cold Fronts.

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Air Masses

Air Masses. A body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout. What is an air mass?. If a large body of air sits over an area of land or water for a long period of time, it will take on the characteristics of the land or water beneath it. Temperature Humidity.

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Water Spotters

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 . Weather and Climate. Sun and Latitude. The latitude of the Earth affects the climate. Low Latitudes (areas near the Equator, Tropics) receive the most solar energy. Middle Latitudes (Temperate Zone) is neither hot, nor cold (where we live)

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Humidity

The relative measure of the amount of water vapor in the air Psychrometer Water vapor affects the density of the air. Cold air is heavier than warm air. Humidity. Air masses over the equator will have high temperatures. Air masses over polar regions will have low temperatures.

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Weather Crash Course

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Introduction

Section 2: Fronts. Introduction. Section Objectives: Describe the formation of a front Differentiate among the formation of a warm front, cold front, stationary front, and occluded front Describe the weather patterns associated with each type of front. 4. Formation of Fronts.

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Fog/Foggy Weather

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Reading Synoptic Charts

Mr Daly. Reading Synoptic Charts. Wednesday, 1 January 2020. Synoptic charts are simply weather maps. Synoptic charts show the atmospheric conditions of a location on a particular day including rainfall, air pressure (atmospheric pressure), wind speed and wind direction.

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Two things you need to know: Land heats up and cools more quickly than the ocean.

The WHISPER 100 WIND GENERATOR. What is Wind?. Wind is the movement of air!. How is Wind Created?. Two things you need to know: Land heats up and cools more quickly than the ocean. Heavier warm air rises above the lighter cold air.

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