Chapter 2 Test Flashcards
(33 cards)
The movement of air molecule causes
Air pressure
Winds curve as they move across the earth surface because of?…
Coriolis effect
Jetstream is generally flow towards the
Top of trophosphere/east
Condensation increases with greater
Relative humidity
Any type of liquid or solid water that falls to earth surface is called?
Precipitation
What are low altitude clouds composed of?
Water droplets
Clouds made of ice crystals form under conditions of?
High altitudes
Which type of cloud is most likely to bring thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
Over short distances wind blows towards areas of
Low pressure
The doldrums and the horse latitudes are both regions of
Calm air
As altitude increases air pressure usually
Decreases
Air pressure is caused by
We killed pushing up and down on things or the constant motion of molecules
Where is air pressure lowest
High altitude
Air at sea level is denser than air at high altitude’s because
The pressure is pushing up-and-down with more force
What causes wind
Areas of high and low pressure
Earth rotates. How does this motion effect global winds
It makes them turn
What causes the Seabreeze
When warm air rises from land cold air from C goes from high to low pressure
Air reaches satisfaction when…
It can’t hold anymore water
Two rooms have the same humidity one room is cooler than the other which statement is true
The cool room has a higher percentage
Clouds form when…
Water vapor condenses
Precipitation forms when…
Water vapor condenses
Most snowflakes have _________ branches/ sides
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Type of clouds look like cotton balls
Cumulus
Which clouds forming a very high altitude
Cirrus
