2.1 Mist and Fog
... Temperature inversion stops atmospheric convection (which is normally present) from happening in the affected area and can lead to the air becoming stiller and murky from the collection of dust and pollutants that are no longer able to be lifted from the surface. This can become a problem in cities ...
... Temperature inversion stops atmospheric convection (which is normally present) from happening in the affected area and can lead to the air becoming stiller and murky from the collection of dust and pollutants that are no longer able to be lifted from the surface. This can become a problem in cities ...
Meteorology A. Air Pressure 1. Air pressure – the
... 2. meteorologists use Doppler radar to plot the speed at which raindrops move toward or away from a radar station 3. because moving rain drops are caused by wind, it provides a good estimation of wind speed associated with precipitation ...
... 2. meteorologists use Doppler radar to plot the speed at which raindrops move toward or away from a radar station 3. because moving rain drops are caused by wind, it provides a good estimation of wind speed associated with precipitation ...
Lesson 4 For students of Geography, 2 course. Subject
... present in the atmosphere is an important factor in air temperature. In recent decades indeed, ever since the onset of the Industrial Revolution-factories, automobiles, and other burners of coal, petroleum, and gas have been pouring carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from smokestacks and exhausts. T ...
... present in the atmosphere is an important factor in air temperature. In recent decades indeed, ever since the onset of the Industrial Revolution-factories, automobiles, and other burners of coal, petroleum, and gas have been pouring carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from smokestacks and exhausts. T ...
MS1R_EXRT_ExamReviewMarine1RegularAnswers_V01
... The earth’s surface winds are a result of differential solar heating on the earth’s surface, forming convection cells (warm air rising and cool air falling) at regular intervals (latitudes). Air falls at the equator and rises at 30° N and S. Air falls at 60° N and S and rises at the poles (90° N and ...
... The earth’s surface winds are a result of differential solar heating on the earth’s surface, forming convection cells (warm air rising and cool air falling) at regular intervals (latitudes). Air falls at the equator and rises at 30° N and S. Air falls at 60° N and S and rises at the poles (90° N and ...
Unit Three Worksheet – Meteorology/Oceanography – 2
... (A) The amount pushing down on the object will gradually decrease with time. (B) The amount pushing up on the object with gradually increase with time. (C) There is more air pressure pushing up on the object than there is pushing down. (D) There is just as much air pressure pushing up as there is pu ...
... (A) The amount pushing down on the object will gradually decrease with time. (B) The amount pushing up on the object with gradually increase with time. (C) There is more air pressure pushing up on the object than there is pushing down. (D) There is just as much air pressure pushing up as there is pu ...
The Day After Tomorrow
... the oceans not over land. – Hurricanes or Tropical Storms • Require that the core of the storm be over warm ocean water Photo: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/Arch... ...
... the oceans not over land. – Hurricanes or Tropical Storms • Require that the core of the storm be over warm ocean water Photo: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/Arch... ...
relative humidity
... • This commonly happens when moist air is cooled, or comes in contact with a cool surface. ...
... • This commonly happens when moist air is cooled, or comes in contact with a cool surface. ...
Global atmospheric circulation
... hardest to understand. Which direction is air deflected to by Coriolis force? • What is the geostrophic balance? At which level is it valid? Difference between upper level and surface winds • Does cyclones correspond to high or low surface pressure? Is the air moving clockwise or counterclockwise ar ...
... hardest to understand. Which direction is air deflected to by Coriolis force? • What is the geostrophic balance? At which level is it valid? Difference between upper level and surface winds • Does cyclones correspond to high or low surface pressure? Is the air moving clockwise or counterclockwise ar ...
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... 12. divergence - the condition that exists when the distribution of winds within a given area results in a net horizontal outflow of air from the region. In these at lower levels the resulting deficit is compensated for by a downward movement of air from aloft; hence, areas of these winds are unfavo ...
... 12. divergence - the condition that exists when the distribution of winds within a given area results in a net horizontal outflow of air from the region. In these at lower levels the resulting deficit is compensated for by a downward movement of air from aloft; hence, areas of these winds are unfavo ...
Weather by Design 5 weeks
... lightening, heavy rains, strong winds; form in cumulonimbus clouds, usually along a cold front but also can form within an air mass Tornado- a rapidly, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud extending down from a storm cloud; low pressure and strong winds can cause great damage; are likely to form when stron ...
... lightening, heavy rains, strong winds; form in cumulonimbus clouds, usually along a cold front but also can form within an air mass Tornado- a rapidly, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud extending down from a storm cloud; low pressure and strong winds can cause great damage; are likely to form when stron ...
Unit Three Worksheet – Meteorology/Oceanography
... _____28. Upwelling T) _____29. Wave height U) _____30. Wave period ...
... _____28. Upwelling T) _____29. Wave height U) _____30. Wave period ...
Answer the following open ended review questions. Utilize a
... 25. [TRUE / FALSE] Air pressure is the weight of air pushing down on an area ONLY from above. ________________ 26. [TRUE / FALSE] Molecules in motion have a higher air pressure than those not moving. ________________ 27. What are the 3 influences of Air pressure? On the line to the right, describe t ...
... 25. [TRUE / FALSE] Air pressure is the weight of air pushing down on an area ONLY from above. ________________ 26. [TRUE / FALSE] Molecules in motion have a higher air pressure than those not moving. ________________ 27. What are the 3 influences of Air pressure? On the line to the right, describe t ...
Air Masses and Weather
... and humidity are nearly uniform. The temperature and humidity of an air mass depend on where the air mass originates. For example, in polar regions, the lack of sunlight in winter causes the ground to be very cold. If an air mass stays in a polar region for days or weeks, it becomes cold as well. In ...
... and humidity are nearly uniform. The temperature and humidity of an air mass depend on where the air mass originates. For example, in polar regions, the lack of sunlight in winter causes the ground to be very cold. If an air mass stays in a polar region for days or weeks, it becomes cold as well. In ...
Ch7 Atmospheric Energy and Moisture Pt1
... more rapidly and will not condense. • Cold air holds less water vapor because the water molecules are moving less and are more likely to condense. ...
... more rapidly and will not condense. • Cold air holds less water vapor because the water molecules are moving less and are more likely to condense. ...
Atmospheric convection
Atmospheric convection is the result of a parcel-environment instability, or temperature difference, layer in the atmosphere. Different lapse rates within dry and moist air lead to instability. Mixing of air during the day which expands the height of the planetary boundary layer leads to increased winds, cumulus cloud development, and decreased surface dew points. Moist convection leads to thunderstorm development, which is often responsible for severe weather throughout the world. Special threats from thunderstorms include hail, downbursts, and tornadoes.