Class this week: We are wrapping up our study of weather patterns by doing a lab activity on humidity using a sling psychrometer this week. We will tie up the loose ends on clouds and precipitation then review and test this Friday, 1/11, on Chapter A2. Next up? A short lesson on forecasting, weather maps, fronts, and storms.
Table of Contents: Weather Patterns (See Table of Contents link for copies of most documents referred to in the HW below!) Resources for Atmosphere Unit HW = Homework WU = Warm Ups Monday, 1/7 HW: Check PowerSchool for missing work. Start studying for test on Chapter A2 on Friday, 1/11. WU: Start on A57. See Resources for online textbook. 1.What state of matter is water in each of the water cycle steps: evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff. 2.Explain how rain is formed. 3.What does it mean when the air is humid? Tuesday, 1/8 HW: Check PowerSchool for missing work. Start studying for test on Chapter A2 on Friday, 1/11. WU: Page A58 See Resources for online textbook. 1.Explain the difference between humidity and relative humidity. 2.What does the dew point have to do with humidity? 3.What does it mean when the air is saturated in terms of the dew point, temperature, and humidity? Wednesday, 1/9 HW: Study for test on Chapter A2 on Friday, 1/11. Online study guide with key! WU: See Resources for online textbook. 1.A60: How are clouds classified in general? (2 ways, not size) 2.Describe the main characteristics of cirrus, cumulus, and stratus clouds. 3.A62: Why might a cumulonimbus cloud be more likely to form on sunny days than on cloudy day? Thursday, 1/10 HW: Study for test on Chapter A2 on Friday, 1/11. Finish the Test Review Sheet / Study Guide. WU: Answer the following questions found in the pictures below. SCROLL DOWN TO THE PICTURES! #34 – 38 #20 – 24 Write small! Friday, 1/11 HW: Study for test on Chapter A2 on Friday, 1/11. WU: Comments are closed.
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