3. Moisture

    Clouds and Precipitation

    Dew and Frost

    Flood and River Forecasting

    Humidity

    Hydrologic (Water) Cycle

    Measurement of Atmospheric Moisture


[* The following topics are in alphabetical order.]


Atmospheric Moisture


This site is provided by the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and its Educational Resource Weather Talk.

Just Click on the words "Atmospheric Moisture" on the left hand side of the page.

Includes discussion of a number of topics related to atmospheric moisture, such as the hydrologic cycle, clouds, contrails, fog and the heat index.


Hydrologic Cycle (I), the


This site provided by the Meteorology Department at Florida State University, as part of its "Explores" Program (EXPloring and Learning the Operations and Resources of Environmental Satellites).

"Explores" is an educational outreach program designed for the K-12
Classroom.


Hydrologic Cycle (II), the


This site provided by the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, at
the University of Illinois, as part of its "Weather World 2010 project".

Including:

  1. The Earth's Water Budget


  2. Evaporation


  3. Condensation


  4. Transport (of water through the atmosphere)


  5. Precipitation


  6. Groundwater


  7. Transpiration


  8. Runoff


  9. Summary and Example



Hydrologic Cycle III, the


Provided by the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This is a view of the hydrologic cycle, guaranteed to be fun for both students and teachers. Geared toward children in secondary school.


Precipitation, Humidity and the Water Cycle


This site was produced by NASA, as part of their "Learning Technologies Project."


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