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=media type="custom" key="6442723" width="240" height="240"= =**Test your meteorology knowledge**!=

Earth's atmosphere is unique. No other planet in our solar system has an atmosphere with exact mixture of gases or the moisture conditions and heat needed to sustain life as we know it. The gases that make up Earth's atmosphere and the controls to which they are subject are vital to our existence. Use the following sites to examine the ocean of air in which we live. Use the information on the sites to take notes using the Read.Write.Think. interactive note taker. [|Atmosphere Composition info] (notes only need to be taken on the first 3 pages about atmosphere composition) [|Atmosphere Structure info] (note should be taken on both sections/pages) interactive note taker When you are finished with your note outline click PREVIEW. Copy and paste your notes into word. Save it in my share folder as your first initial + last name + notes1 (example: Mjosephnotes1).
 * __Assignment #1__**
 * THEN use your notes to take this** Earth's Atmosphere Quiz!

[|Positive Actions we can take!!!]

 * What do you know about Moisture/Clouds/Precipitation?**

Use the online textbook & following links to complete your Water in the Atmosphere Packet. USATODAY weather [|Moisture] [|Humidity] [|How a psychrometer works] //When you are finished with the packet you may play the following games.// //Water Cycle animated quiz// another water cycle quiz Cloud Matching [|Weather Maker]
 * __Assignment #2__**

[|airpressureINTERACTIVEppt.pptx]

You are going to be using data from Hurricane Katrina to compare Air Pressure and Winds. Answer all questions on the hand out. Why keep an eye on the Barometer?
 * __Assignment #3__**