WEATHER (WX) TERMINOLOGY Flashcards
1
Q
TURBULENCE
A
Atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind
direction and velocity
2
Q
CLOUDS
A
As moist air is carried upward, it combines with colder air to form
clouds
3
Q
FOG
A
Fog is a form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility
4
Q
THUNDERSTORMS
A
Severe forms of cumulus clouds
5
Q
LIGHTNING
A
Buildup of electrical charges in cloud formations
6
Q
ICE
A
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors
are transformed into ice crystals
