3 Types Of Precipitation

Question 1

Define what cyclonic precipitation is and

also define Front

Answer 1

Definition – precipitation created when air masses that are different in temperature and moisture collide

FRONT- leading edge of an air mass

Question 2

Define what convectional precipitation is

Answer 2

Definition – precipitation developed as a result of uneven heating of The earths surface by the sun

Question 3

Explain what convectional precipitation results in

Answer 3

This precipitation is common on hot summer days when heated land causes the air above it to rise by convection. As the air rises it cools, and condensation occurs. Rain or hail may fall from the thunder clouds that form

Question 4

Explain what cyclonic precipitation does

Answer 4

When a warm front Collides with a cold front, the warm air mass is forced to rise by the cooler, denser air mass. The warm moist air mass rises quickly creating a low-pressure cell and strong winds. The rising air cools, condenses and precipitation occurs

Question 5

Explain the 6 steps of Relief/orographic precipitation

Answer 5

1- sun evaporates water

2- differences in air pressure create winds that push the cloud on shoe

3- clouds reach mountain and are forced to rise

4- clouds pushed higher, condense and precipitate

5- clouds continue inland but are not rain bearing, therefore that side of the mountain is dry

6- the wet side of the mountain is called the windward side the dry side is called the leeward side

Question 6

Name the three types of precipitation

Answer 6

1- cyclonic precipitation

2- convectional precipitation

3- relief/orographic precipitation