Fundamentals of Weather
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Fundamentals of Weather

Description

This course covers many aspects of the formation and behavior of the weather around us. Meteorology (the study of weather) is quite technical in nature. In contrast, “Fundamentals of Weather” is presented in a straightforward manner eliminating much of the jargon.

The study of weather is both fascinating and satisfying. The skills you will develop from this course will serve you for a lifetime. With practice, it will become possible for you to make short term forecasts. Challenge the professionals as to who better predicts the weather in your local area.

With “Fundamentals of Weather” you will forecast the weather beyond “red sky at night”.   

Topics

How the Sun Causes Weather

What Causes the Wind To Blow?

Water in the Atmosphere

Clouds—The Signposts of the Skies

Fronts and Frontal Weather

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Forecasting the Weather

Forecast the weather beyond “red sky at night”.

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