wind systems that result in precipitation (frontal lifting) Flashcards
1
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convergent lifting
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warm moist air converging at the surface rises and cools - surrounding air is warm thus less dense
2
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convectional precipitation
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localized spontaneous vertical air movement intense insolation over small area causes air to rise and condos
3
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orogrpahic lifting
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moving air forced over a mountain propelled by surface winds and air piling up behind wet windward side and dry leeward site warms up due to the difference in pressure
4
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frontal lifting
A
results of colliding air masses with significantly different temperatures pushes warm air up due to density causing severe precipitation