Causes of Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by or is the result of
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a heat exchange.
2
Q
Moisture is added to parcel of air by
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evaporation and sublimation.
3
Q
In the Northern Hemisphere, the wind is deflected to the
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right by Coriolis force.
4
Q
Why does the wind have a tendency to flow parallel to the isobars above the friction level?
A
Coriolis force tends to counterbalance the horizontal pressure gradient.
5
Q
With regard to wind flow patterns shown on surface analysis charts; when the isobars are
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close together, the pressure gradient force is greater and wind velocities are stronger.
6
Q
What causes wind?
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Presssure differences.
7
Q
Which is true regarding a cold front occlusion? The air ahead of the warm front
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is warmer than the air behind the overtaking cold front.
