METEO 3 Lesson 4 Images
Lesson 4: The Role of Water in Weather
Introduction
series of images from the Spirit Rover (0:10)
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The black and white series of images depicts a vast, slightly textured Mars landscape with a flat horizon line stretching across the middle. Moving from the left to the right side, there is a white plume rising from the surface, suggesting a dust cloud or disturbance in the terrain. The area appears barren and featureless, with a subtle grainy texture throughout. In the lower left corner, a small block of text containing numbers is visible.
The Hydrologic Cycle
A Closer Look at Phase Changes
during that hour, 0.13 inches of rain fell in Louisville

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The image is a bar graph displaying hourly precipitation data in inches for Louisville Bowman Field, KY, as reported by the Midwestern Regional Climate Center. The graph covers a time span from June 10th, starting at midnight, and continues in two-hour increments until 18:00 (6 PM). The y-axis on the left, labeled "Precipitation (in)," ranges from 0 to 0.15 inches. The x-axis features time, marked in military format, with labels such as 02:00, 04:00, and so on.
The graph consists of green bars indicating precipitation with most bars representing minimal amounts except for a taller bar at 16:00. This bar, highlighted by a red rectangle, shows a peak in precipitation. The right y-axis, labeled "Relative Humidity (%)," is not displayed with data but is included in the graph design.
At the bottom of the graph, a legend distinguishes the green color as representing precipitation.
Evaporation Rates, Condensation Rates, and Relative Humidity
both stages of our experiment above in which the condensation rate equals the evaporation rate

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The image is a comparison between two diagrams showing changes in condensation and evaporation rates concerning temperature. Both diagrams feature a container with a liquid at the bottom, colored in blue, and gaseous particles above it. The left diagram has a blue downward arrow labeled "Condensation Rate" and a yellow upward arrow labeled "Evaporation Rate." The right diagram is similar but depicts an increase in temperature, indicated by wavy lines and gray-colored heaters at the base of the container. The same blue and yellow arrows represent the condensation and evaporation rates, respectively.
Net Condensation: Myth and Reality
don't believe everything you read on the Internet

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The image is a black and white portrait photograph of Abe Lincoln with a beard and a stern expression, dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie. The image has a caption in bold white letters at the top and bottom. The background is plain, emphasizing the focus on the central figure.
A Recipe for Making Clouds
liquid water in a container

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The image consists of two diagrams side by side comparing evaporation and condensation rates in a container. Each diagram shows a rectangular container partially filled with a purple liquid at the bottom. Above the liquid, small cloud-like icons represent gas molecules. In the left diagram, an arrow labeled "Condensation Rate" points downward, indicating a high rate of condensation. Another arrow labeled "Evaporation Rate" points upward from the liquid, indicating a low rate of evaporation. In the right diagram, the setup is similar, but there is a flame symbol under the container labeled "Temperature Increased." The evaporation arrow is larger, indicating a higher evaporation rate, while the condensation arrow remains the same size as in the left diagram.
on the side of a cup

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The image shows a shiny metal tumbler placed on a wooden surface. The tumbler is cylindrical, with a reflective exterior that mirrors its surroundings. The sides have condensation on the lower half. It is sitting on a square coaster with a decorative design, which has a dark border and a lighter center. The background includes a portion of a plaid-patterned fabric in muted colors on the left side.
Clouds Made from Special Recipes
view from the ground on Penn State's campus

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The image shows a dense foggy scene with very low visibility. The image is dominated by varying shades of gray, with a slight gradient from lighter at the top to darker at the bottom. The fog is thick, obscuring any potential details in the landscape. There are no discernible objects or landmarks visible, creating a smooth and uniform texture across the image. In the top left corner, there is a small, unclear text or graphic that is difficult to read due to the foggy background.
What to Do With Dew Points
Persian Gulf in the Middle East

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The image is a map showing a detailed view of a specific region in the Middle East and surrounding areas. The central focus is on the Persian Gulf, marked with a red location pin. The map depicts parts of the Middle East and South Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. The map is color-coded with land areas in varying shades of beige and green, while bodies of water such as the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea are depicted in blue. Thin black lines indicate country borders, and various cities are marked with black dots and labeled in black text.
note the general wind flow

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The image is a detailed surface analysis weather map of the United States dated August 21, 2017. It includes various meteorological elements such as pressure systems, isobars, fronts, and temperature readings. High and low-pressure systems are marked with "H" and "L" respectively. Isobars, shown as curved lines, display atmospheric pressure in millibars. Cold fronts are depicted with blue lines and triangles pointing to the direction of movement, while warm fronts are indicated with red lines and semicircles. Several red curved arrows demonstrate movement patterns across the map. Temperature and dew point readings, as well as wind indicators, are scattered throughout, shown in red and blue numerals. There are specific regions marked with pressure system icons and more concentrated weather details.
How to Relate to Relative Humidity
marks the cloud base

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The image depicts a snow-covered mountain slope with a single person walking in the distance. The surface is predominantly white with patches of ice and uneven snow texture, creating a rugged terrain. In the background, a range of rolling hills extends under a vast sky filled with low-hanging clouds. A dotted yellow line is drawn across the sky, slightly above the cloud layer, annotated with the text "LCL" in yellow, indicating the lifting condensation level of the clouds.