Meteorology Flashcards
1
Q
At what temperature is the Tropopause?
A
-56.5°C
2
Q
Adiabatic Heating/Cooling
A
Is a change in temperature WITHOUT transfer of heat energy. A parcel of air is forced to rise or fall.
3
Q
The higher the temperature, the _____ amount of water vapour can be held in a parcel of air
A
Greater
4
Q
When the air contains all of the water vapour it can hold at a given temperature, it is
A
Saturated
5
Q
Relative Humidity
A
Amount of water vapour in the air divided by the amount of water vapour at saturation x 100
6
Q
What is the weight of the atmosphere at sea level
A
29.29 inches of murcury “Hg
1,013.2 millibar (mb or hPa)
14.7 lb/in2 psi
