precipitation Flashcards
weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
“if the weather’s good we can go for a walk”
dew point
the atmospheric temperature (varying according to pressure and humidity) below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form.
climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
Precipitation
water,rain, sleet, snow, hail, and mist, that falls to Earth’s surface.
Air mass
a large body of air that is similar in temperature, humidity, and air pressure throughout.
Air pressure
the force of air on a surface.
Cold front
he boundary between an advancing mass of relatively cold air and a mass of warmer air, the cold air acts like a plow forcing the warm air up.
High-pressure system
a region in which the atmospheric pressure is higher than in the surrounding areas.
Low-pressure system
a region in which the atmospheric pressure is lower than in the surrounding areas.
Coriolis Effect-
The invisible force that deflects fluids (gas/liquids), in the Northern Hemisphere to the right and in the Southern Hemisphere to the left. The impact of this Coriolis Effect is dependent on the velocity (speed and direction) and the fluid being deflected.
low pressure
lower pressure
