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Meteoroligy Test 2
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain the process of Condensation. | Condensation happens when water vapor squezees into a cloud |
| What are the 3 main types of clouds and describe them. | Cirrus, high wispy clouds. Cumulus, very puffy, low clouds. Stratus, low lying clouds that are grey. |
| What type of cloud produces thunderstorms and tornadoes? | Cumulonimbus |
| Which two factors mainly classify air masses? | temperature and humidity |
| Compare and contrast a continental tropical air mass and a continental polar air masses. | they are both dry air masses. they both form over land. cT is a hot, dry air mass. cP is a cold dry, air mass. |
| Compare and contrast a maritime tropical air mass and a maritime polar air masses | they both are humid air masses. they both form over water. mT is a humid, hot air mass. mP is a humid, cold air mass. |
| Where do maritime air masses form compared to continental air masses? | Maritime air mass form over water. Continental air mass form over land |