Chapter 13- Thunderstorms Flashcards
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Explain the influence of latent heat in the development of thunderstorms.
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Describe the effect of entrainment of colder air aloft on the development of
thunderstorms.
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Describe the processes involved in lightning.
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State the three stages of development of thunderstorms, and describe the main factors
involved in each stage.
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Explain the factors involved in regeneration of thunderstorms.
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (a) orographic type;
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (b) heat type (thermally induced);
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (c) convergence type;
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (d) nocturnal equatorial type;
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (e) cold stream type;
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Describe the following types of thunderstorm: (f) frontal type.
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Describe the following hazards associated with flight in the presence of thunderstorms: (a) turbulence;
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Describe the following hazards associated with flight in the presence of thunderstorms: (b) vertical draughts;
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Describe the following hazards associated with flight in the presence of thunderstorms: (c) gusts and squalls;
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Describe the following hazards associated with flight in the presence of thunderstorms: (d) wind shear;
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