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Ch.16-3 Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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Describe the 4 main clouds based on their formation,altitude,and weather | Cumulus |
Describe the differences between,condensation and evaporation | |
How are humidity,saturation,dew point, and condensation? | |
How are the 4 types of precipitation different from each other? | |
What are air masses and how are they characterized? | |
List the types of air masses and describe each based on their symbols. | |
Describe the densities between warm air and cool air. Why is this fact important in understanding fronts? | |
Describe the movements of air masses for each of the fronts? | |
What type of weather does each front bring? | |
Draw the symbols for each of the fronts. | |
How are cyclones and anticyclones different? (Hint:Describe movement of wind, temperature, pressure, and weather) | |
How are tornadoes and hurricanes different? | |
How do you stay safe from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and lighting? | |
How do weather balloons help in predicting the weather? | |
How is an isobar and a barometer related? | |
How is an isotherm and a thermometer related? | |
How is technology used for weather predicted? | |
How do you know which direction a front is moving on a weather map? | |
Where is tornado alley and why is it there? | |
Describe the temperature and precipitation in a tropical forest area. Explain why this area has these conditions. |