Earth Science - Clouds and Precipitation
Offered By: Spahn's Science Lectures via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of atmospheric phenomena in this comprehensive lecture on clouds and precipitation. Delve into the processes of condensation and cloud formation, understanding the various cloud types categorized by height and structure. Examine different fog formations, including radiation, advection, upslope, steam, and frontal fog. Learn about the Bergeron process and its role in precipitation. Discover the formation of raindrops, rain, snow, and rime. Conclude with a quiz to reinforce your understanding of these essential Earth science concepts.
Syllabus
Condensation
Cloud Height
Types of Clouds
High Clouds
Middle Clouds
Low Clouds
Vertical Clouds
Radiation Fog
Advection Fog
Upslope Fog
Steam Fog
Frontal Fog
The Bergeron Process
Raindrops
Rain
Snow
Rime
Quiz
Taught by
Spahn's Science Lectures
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