topic 7 study guide Flashcards
1
Q
Air pressure and air density are
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the same thing
2
Q
Warm air is less dense (lower in air pressure) than
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cold air
3
Q
Water vapor molecules are lighter than
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dry air molecules
4
Q
When more water vapor is in the air the air pressure is
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lower
5
Q
Warm air holds more water vapor than
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cold air
6
Q
A steep pressure gradient indicates
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high wind speeds
7
Q
As the air temperature and the dew point temperature approach the same value, the probability of precipitation
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increases
8
Q
Higher elevations have
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lower air pressures
