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Clouds: Learning Objectives

At the end of this unit students should:
 

    Know how clouds form:
      topography
      radiational heating
      frontal systems
    Know what a condensation nuclei is and examples of condensation nuclei
    Know the difference between hygroscopic and hydrophobic particles
    Know the general cloud classification and be able to describe a cloud given it name (relative height, rain producer, appearance ect)
    Know the following:
      contrails
      mammatus clouds
      anvil cloud
    Know how fog forms:
      advection fog
      radiation fog
      valley fog
      upslope fog
      sea smoke
    Know the difference between sleet and freezing rain
    Know what rime ice is