GEOG 203 1st Edition Lecture 8 Outline of Last Lecture I Atmospheric moisture and precipitation introduction II Hydrologic cycle a brief overview III Humidity IV Condensation V Precipitation a Formation processes Outline of Current Lecture I Review for quiz II Atmospheric lifting mechanisms a Convergence b Conventional Current Lecture These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Review for quiz From last class Basic ingredients for precipitation o Moisture o Atmospheric lifting Atmospheric Lifting Mechanisms 65 70 degree dew point today meaning that the air will be very humid given the high dew point Lifting mechanisms o Convergence Areas of low pressure causing air to rise Hurricanes Wet climates o Convectional local heating When the surface heats and causes air to rise Cumulus clouds Can result in thunderstorm formation Happens mostly in places that are warm and humid
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