Session 4:
Forces Influencing Atmospheric Motion

Why does the air move? What causes wind? Atmospheric motion has been and still is one of the most complicated and fascinating phenomena on Earth. In this session, we will explore the forces that influence and cause atmospheric motion.

Session Objectives

How much of this do I already know?



Session Questions

Critique This Session


Begin This Session Part 1: Horizontal Motion


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