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Ch.16-3 Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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Nautica Simms
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