Met questions Flashcards
1
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what creates weather?
A
temperature, atmospheric pressure, cloud formation, wind, humidity and rain
2
Q
how do we name the division line? (tropopause)
A
by the atmospheric layer below
3
Q
kinds of clouds an where they are?
A
high (above 20 000ft): cirri form
middle (6 500 - 20 000ft): alto form
low (below 6 500ft): strati form
4
Q
what are the names of layered and convective clouds
A
layered: strat
convective: cumuli
5
Q
which clouds produce precipitation?
A
nimbostratus, CB
6
Q
what is Virga?
A
when the droplets evaporate and disappear into the cloud
7
Q
what is an occluded front?
A
when a cold front catches up to a warm front
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9
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Metars and taf
A
Metar: 16km radar around aerodrome, 30 mins
Taf: forecast, prediction, longer period
Trends in both
