Coastal winds and clouds Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Vocabulary: condensation, convection, convection current, land breeze, sea breeze Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) A hot-air balloon contains a propane burner that directs hot air into the interior of the balloon. You can see the flames in the photo at left. 1. What happens when the air inside the balloon is heated?

Difference between weather & climate - Weather = changes temperature, humidity, wind and air pressure over a period of two to three days (conditions at a specific place over a short period of time) Climate = long term weather patterns occurring over a period of +- 30 years What are the main driving forces underlying the climate and weather pattern? - 1. The Earth spins on its own axis 2. Proximity from a coastal line 3. Latitude 4. Altitude What kind of weather you will expect after and ...

Private Pilot STAGE 2 Questions and Answers Already Graded A How do you know if you're in Moderate Turbulence? You can feel the strain of the seatbelt during bumps What does METAR stand for? Aviation Routine Weather Report What does a METAR contain? Describes meterolological elements observed at an airport at a specific time. How long is a METAR good for? When does it come out? Good for 1 HR, comes out at 50 mins. past the hour What does TAF stand for? Terminal Aerodrome Forcast What does ...

WGU D106 Survey of PNW History for Educators 200 Exam Questions & Answers Which region makes up the inland portion of the Pacific Northwest, east of the Cascade Mountain Range? -Columbia Plateau Which unique characteristic of the flora in the Pacific Northwest helped create the valuable timber industry in the region? -Large coniferous forests Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating low-pressure systems that bring precipitation to the Pacific Northwest? -Jet-stream Th...

Precipitation - ANSWER-the input to our hydrologic cycle lapse rates - ANSWER-Rates at which air cools and warms. Ideal Gas Law - ANSWER-PV=nRT; predicts that air temp drops at high elevations because air pressure is lower cold air: - ANSWER-holds less water vapor than warm air saturation vapor pressure - ANSWER-Maximum amount of water air will hold (warm air hold more water than cold air) saturated vapor pressure = actual vapor pressure at - ANSWER-15 degrees C General Atmosph...

Private Pilot STAGE 2 Exam Questions With Correct Answers 30 minutes - Answers -How long does it take for visual Purple to kick in? Advection Fog - Answers -Warm, moist air moving over a cooler surface cooling it to its dewpoint. (Coastal fog generally) Airmet - Answers -Airmen's meteorological Info. (Shows potential hazards for light/limited aircraft) >Comes out every 6 Hours >Good for 6 Hours Autokineses - Answers -Where a stationary light in a dark area appears to move fr...

CRSS 3060 Test 3 Questions &Answers 100% Accurate!! Precipitation - ANSWER-the input to our hydrologic cycle lapse rates - ANSWER-Rates at which air cools and warms. Ideal Gas Law - ANSWER-PV=nRT; predicts that air temp drops at high elevations because air pressure is lower cold air: - ANSWER-holds less water vapor than warm air saturation vapor pressure - ANSWER-Maximum amount of water air will hold (warm air hold more water than cold air) saturated vapor pressure = actual v...

1. The process of __________ turns solid ice to liquid. A) condensation B) evaporation C) melting D) freezing 2. The process of __________ turns liquid water to water vapor. A) condensation B) evaporation C) melting D) freezing 3. The process of __________ turns water vapor to liquid. A) condensation B) evaporation C) melting D) freezing 4. The process of __________ turns liquid water to ice. A) condensation B) evaporation C) melting D) freezing...

Whic of the following is NOT a reason why water warms and cools much more slowly than land? A) Solar energy penetrates more deeply into water. B) Water is mobile C) A portion of the solar energy that strikes water is used to evaporate it. D) More heat is required to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1 degree Celsius D- More heat is required to raise the temperature of a given amount of soil 1 degree Celsius If the average temperature of the sun increased, the waveleng...

1 ATSC SAILING EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What are the three factors that affect wave formation? Correct Answer: wind velocity, fetch, and duration what is wind velocity for wave formation Correct Answer: the speed of the wind what is fetch for wave formation Correct Answer: the distance over the water that the wind can blow uninterrupted (which can be huge distances out at sea) what is duration for wave formation Correct Answer: the amount ...