Making Clouds: Aerosol-Cloud Interactions in a Beaker

This example discusses the process of cloud formation and the ability of cloud droplets to scatter light. A demonstration \r\nthat creates a cloud in a beaker is described.

Author(s):

Richard Moore

Date Accepted: 2011-04-25 Grade Group: Middle School (6-8) Benchmarks: S1.2.1 S1.2.3 S1.3.4 S1.4.1 S1.4.2 S11.3.3 S11.3.4 Keywords: air climate change clouds energy light scattering weather radiation atmosphere Microsoft Word: 01_31_10_1.docx PDF Document: 01_31_10_1_2.pdf

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