Weather and Climate Unit Review

These areas experience small ranges in temperatures throughout the year

A continental polar air mass is

As altitude increases, the density and air pressure...

These areas have a heavy amount of precipitation

A stationary front is formed when...

As air pressure decreases, what happens to density?

These areas have a wide range in temperatures

The current state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place

The process of liquid water turning into water vapor

Areas with storms, precipitation or clouds are probably under..

The process of water vapor turning into liquid water

Which is an example of precipitation:

Liquid or solid water falling to the ground

Warm air has

Which is an example of condensation:

A cold front is formed when...

Ocean currents, latitude, altitude, and distance from a body of water influence

Areas with clear skies and drier air are probably under.

As temperature increases the ability to hold water vapor (humidity)

Cold air has

A maritime polar air mass is

Which is an example of evaporation:

A maritime tropical air mass is

AFTER a warm front passes it is

The process where plants give off water vapor from their leaves.

AFTER a cold front passes it is

Windward side of the mountain is

The following are examples of gravity's role in the water cycle...

During this process energy is gained

An air mass is named by

The average temperature and precipitation that an area receives over a long period of time is

During this process energy is lost

A warm front is formed when...

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure causes