7.6 mountain wave Flashcards
1
Q
an almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as
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a lenticular cloud
2
Q
crests of standing mountain waves may be marked by stationary, lens-shaped clouds known as
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standing lenticular clouds
3
Q
possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow
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across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable
