Physical Geography OBJECTIVES

GEOG 105

LCC 2009

Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation ,
9th edition, McKnight & Hess

Chapter 6 - Atmospheric Moisture

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Describe the thermal properties of water and identify the traits of its three phases.

  2. Define humidity and the expressions of the relative humidity concept; explain dew-point temperature and saturated conditions in the atmosphere.

  3. Identify the various basic types of clouds.

  4. Define atmospheric stability and relate it to a parcel of air that is ascending or descending.

  5. Explain adiabatic processes.

  6. Define the four types of atmospheric lifting.

  7. Describe the cause of a rain shadow.
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