MET 2010C Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mixing Ratio, Cloud Condensation Nuclei, Altocumulus Cloud
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This is not intended to cover all topics that will be on the exam, nor will every topic on this list be on the exam. It is merely a guide to be used to assist your study. Know each phase change and the calories absorbed or released: know the difference between absolute humidity, mixing ratio and relative humidity. No calculations at this time: vapor capacity of air related to temperature, relative humidity relate to temperature, what is a hygrometer. What is a psychrometer and how does it work: how do adiabatic temperature changes work (rising and sinking air) What are dry & wet adiabatic rates: mechanisms that force air to rise: orographic lifting, localized convective lifting, convergence & frontal wedging, what is stability of air and tendency of air. What causes air to be instable and what is the result. Absolute stability, absolute instability & conditional stability.
