weather Flashcards

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1
Q

as the temperature of a given volume of saturated air decreases the condensation

A

increases

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2
Q

by which process does water vapor leave the atmosphere and form dew?

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condension

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3
Q

clouds and fog differ principally in

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height above ground

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4
Q

why does fog disappear after sunrise?

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fog evaporates

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5
Q

what is a form of precipitation?

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snow

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6
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rain passing through layers of air below 32 degrees Fahrenheit may form

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sleet

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7
Q

porosity

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a measure of the void spaces in a material

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8
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does size affect porosity

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no

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9
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when the slope increases runoff

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runoff increases

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10
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when the frozen ground increases runoff

A

increases

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11
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when permabilty decreases runoff

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increases

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12
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when the saturation increases runoff

A

increases

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13
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capillary action

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the smaller the particle size is, the more capillary action happens

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14
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coastal areas

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have more moderate seasons (warm winders cool summers)

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15
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inland areas

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have more harsh seasons (cooler winters and warmer summers)

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16
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as latitude increases temp

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decreases

17
Q

as elevation increases temp

A

decreases

18
Q

whats the 4 symbols for weather

A

cp mp ct mt

19
Q

mountain range

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leeward side is dry and hot and windward is cold and moist

20
Q

low pressure

A

bad weather inwards counter clockwise

21
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high pressure

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clear weather outwards clockwise