Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 16: Weather

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Topic: Atmospheric Pressure

Visit these sites to learn more about the current atmospheric pressure of your town or nearest city. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.

The Weather Channel - Local Forecast

( http://www.weather.com/common/home/localweather.html )
Understanding Air Pressure

( http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wbarocx.htm )
NWS Internet Weather Source

( http://weather.noaa.gov/ )
USATODAY Weather Forecasts & News

( http://www.usatoday.com/weather/ )
Intellicast

( http://www.intellicast.com/ )

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Topic: Lightning

Visit these sites to learn more about the number of lightning strikes in your state during the last year. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.

LightningStorm.com

( http://www.lightningstorm.com/tux/jsp/gpg/lex1/mapdisplay_free.jsp )
National Lightning

( http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USNationalStd.asp?loc=usa&seg=StormCenter&prodgrp=SevereWeather&product=NationalLightning&prodnav=none&pid=none )
U.S. Lightning Strikes

( http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/severeusnational/uslightningstrikes_large.html )
Lightning FAQ

( http://www.ucar.edu/communications/infopack/lightning/faq.html#us )
Questions and Answers About Lightning

( http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/faq/faq_ltg.php )

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Visit these sites for more information about cloud seeding and other methods of changing the weather.

Cloud Seeding

( http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/nhurr97/CSEED.HTM )
Weather Modification

( http://www.atmos-inc.com/weamod.html )
Cloud Seeding Frequently Asked Questions

( http://www.nawcinc.com/wmfaq.html )
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