precipitation Flashcards
1
Q
relief
A
warm wet air forced to rise over high land, while rising it cools and condenses, clouds form. drier air descends and warms, and any moisture evaporates
2
Q
convectional
A
sun heats ground, warm air rises and cools.water vapour condenses to form clouds. cumulonimbus clouds are formed when condensation point is reached. rainstorms can occur bc unstable conditions.
3
Q
frontal
A
warm air meets cold air, warm air forced over cold air, warm air is cooled and water vapour condenses