es unit exam #2 By jack e

Order the process for precipitation in the correct order for rain to occur

by what process did the Colorado river form the Grand Canyon?

Jet Stream has no affect on Florida weather.

soil is produced by weathering, breaking down rocks into smaller fragments

Cirrus clouds are made out of ice crystals.

Which of the following depicts stratus clouds?

define front

Where in the air can you find water vapor? Choose the best answer.

when does transpiration occur

The movement of water into the air as water vapor and back to earths surface

What do clouds made of water droplets look like?

What weather does a warm front bring

If you wake up on a foggy morning, what can you infer about the clouds you see outside your window?If

The Troposphere is

what kind of front makes many days of rain, fog, and clouds?

rain washing soil away from hillside is an example of

what is weather

The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location is called

how are deltas formed?

Storms and changeable weather often develop along

Which of the following depicts cirrus clouds?

for severe weather because of tropical climate that brings high temperatures, heavy rain and storm surge.

Lightning is a sudden energy discharge between parts of a cloud

why is the polar temperature zone so much colder

how does a occluded front form

What does a blue H mean on a weather map?

which temperature zone is known for its mild hot summers, and not very cold winters?

What is a air mass

the high winds of a tornado are caused by a low pressure center and surrounding high pressure air mass

how weather forecasts help people prepare for severe weather

what is a huge body of air with similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure?

precipitation is affected by gravity and temperature?

The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is known as

what weather does a cold front bring

Which one below is not an example of climate?

thunderstorms and blizzards are more destructive than tornadoes and hurricanes

Two conditions are required for cloud formation: cooling of the air and

The movement of sediment and rock particles is

temperature at which cloud formation begins when the humidity reaches 100%

Chemical weathering is a process that changes the composition of rocks, causing them to break down pick the example

amount of water vapor in a given amount of air that can be measured by a Hydro meter

what effect do prevailing westerlies have on air masses

Which of the following depicts cumulus clouds?

what are four main causes of weathering

what is the movement of the air from a high pressure area to a low pressure area

any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches earths surface

What type of front is symbolized by both red and blue on a weather map

how can ocean currents affect air masses?

Large clouds that often produce thunderstorms are called

cold air is more dense and flows under warm air