Precipitation Mechanisms: Convective, Orographic, and Cyclonic

Atmospheric Moisture, Stability, and Synoptic Weather Systems

9th Grade·Social Studies·US-SD-SS

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Compare the spatial triggers and rain shadow patterns associated with convective, orographic, and frontal lifting.

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Atmospheric Moisture, Stability, and Synoptic Weather Systems

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-SD-SS

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Analyze atmospheric thermodynamics, cloud and precipitation mechanisms, air mass interactions, and the lifecycle of mid-latitude cyclones using synoptic charts.

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9-12.G.4.1South Dakota Social Studies Standards · All ages

Recognize the components, processes, interdependence and spatial distribution, of Earth’s physical systems.