Chapter 8 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Convergence
A
Is when there is a mass of air that creates a column of air
2
Q
Divergence
A
When the mass of air in an air column decreases with time.
3
Q
Centripetal acceleration
A
Similar to the acceleration experienced by a ball circling around on a string, air parcels do that.
4
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Gradient Wind Balance
A
When the air parcel flows parallel to the isobars
5
Q
Cyclonic Curvature?
A
When air parcels flow counterclockwise in northern hemisphere
6
Q
Anticyclonic curvature?
A
When air parcel flows clockwise in northern hemisphere.
7
Q
What is it that the ‘Jetstreak effect’ strongly influences?
A
Formation and evolution of extratropical cyclones
8
Q
Diabatic Process?
A
Involves the transfer of heat energy.
