Ch. 19 Review

Where does fog form?

The polar easterlies are global winds that blow from the east.

Temperature changes cause local winds

Where does rain form?

The global winds that drive most weather in the U.S. are the prevailing westerlies.

Winds are named for

Where does frost form?

What is the most common type of solid precipitation?

A barometer is used to measure

Which is not a form of precipitation?

Clouds in mid altitudes have the prefix ___.

Clouds in high altitudes have the prefix ___.

The dew point is the temperature at which the relative humidity is what percentage?

What type of cloud is this, based on its shape?

Hail is often associated with what cloud type?

Weather is

Which of the following is a local wind?

Clouds are named by what two things?

Warmer air can hold more water vapor (moisture).

Stratus clouds often bring rain.

A thermometer is used to measure

Freezing rain does not freeze until it makes contact with a solid, like Earth's surface.

What must water vapor grab to form clouds?

What type of cloud is this, based on its shape?

Meteorology is

An anemometer is used to measure

Raindrops collect together in a process known as coalescence.

Where do hailstorms form?

Winds blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

Clouds in low altitudes have the prefix ___.

Which is not an important measurable property of weather?

Which of the following affect wind speed and direction?

Cirrus clouds are sometimes called "mare's tail".

What type of cloud is this, based on its shape?