processes in the water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
how long does the average water molecule remain in the atmosphere
A
9 days
2
Q
latent heat
A
the heat released when water vapour condenses
3
Q
dew point
A
temperature air must be cooled to in order to make water vapour condense
4
Q
cumuliform clouds
A
flat bases with considerable vertical development
formed when air is heated through contact with the earths surface
5
Q
stratifrom clouds
A
formed when air moves horizontally across a cooler surface likan ocean. this process is called advection
6
Q
cirrus clouds
A
wispy clouds that form at a high altitude
do not produce precipitation so hardly effect the water cycle
