What This Document Is
This document contains graded answers for Lab Six of Weather and Climate (PGEOG 130) at Hunter College CUNY. It focuses on the concepts of saturation, atmospheric stability, and cloud formation, building upon principles introduced in previous labs. The document presents completed exercises and calculations related to these topics.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is intended for students enrolled in PGEOG 130 who have completed Lab Six. It serves as a check for understanding, allowing students to review their work and identify areas where their approach may differ from the expected solutions. It’s most valuable *after* a student has attempted the lab exercises independently.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides *answers* to specific lab exercises, but it does not offer detailed explanations of the underlying concepts. It won’t teach you *how* to arrive at the solutions, nor does it cover the broader theoretical framework of atmospheric processes. It is a tool for self-assessment, not a substitute for completing the lab and understanding the material.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* Completed calculations for saturation mixing ratios of air samples A and B.
* A plotted mixed air sample on a saturation mixing ratio graph.
* Answers to questions regarding the lifespan of contrails.
* A table with calculated temperatures for an unsaturated air parcel rising in altitude.
* Graded responses to questions about atmospheric stability and cloud formation.
This preview only shows a portion of the completed exercises. The full document contains all answers and completed tables from Lab Six.