7.1 causes of weather Flashcards

1
Q

every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a

A

heat exchange

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what causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points

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unequal heating of the earth’s surface

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3
Q

the wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. The difference in direction is primarily due to

A

friction between the wind and the surface

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