Moving Masses

by: William R. Veal and Robert A. Cohen

The air inside a cloud can be very different from the air outside the cloud, not only because of the presence of cloud droplets and increased water vapor, but also in terms of density and temperature. In this Activity, students learn what types of clouds form when a cold front moves into an area of warm air.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/20/2011Stock # PB298X4_16a

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Tina Harris (Bloomington, IN)
Tina Harris (Bloomington, IN)

Modeling air

This presents two very good activities to model for students how air masses are different and how cold air and warm air can stack on top of each other. It also provides links to resources an... See More

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