4th Quarter Meteorology
Prepare yourself for this Meteorology quarter by taking a gander at the segments listed below.
Meteorology 1 - Density and Ocean Currents
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the direction of surface currents and what causes them
- the two causes of deep ocean currents
- what density has to do with the oceans and our atmosphere
- how ocean currents impact weather and climate
Meteorology 2- The Atmosphere
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the layers of the atmosphere, and characteristics of each layer
- why we should be thankful for the atmosphere
- how thermal energy is transferred to different locations
- how the "Greenhouse Effect" works
- the Climate Change issue, and whether or not humans have a large impact on the global climate
Meteorology 3 - Pressure and Wind
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- what causes the movement of air in our atmosphere
- how air of differing temperatures interact
- the strength of air pressure
- the cause of different local winds, such as land and sea breezes
Meteorology 4 - Water in our Air
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the different processes found in the water cycle
- what humidity is
- why you might sweat more on a humid day than a dry one
- how to measure relative humidity with a psychrometer
- how to distinguish different types of clouds
Meteorology 5- Air Masses, Front, & Weather Maps
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the different types of air masses, and where they originate
- four types of fronts and the kind of weather they might bring
- how to use weather data and maps to predict future weather
- how mountains can produce a "rain shadow" effect
Meteorology 6- Severe Weather
Targeted Date of Mastery: ?
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- various types of severe weather
- what a person can do to avoid the effects of severe weather