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Ch16Weather Forecast
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is dew point? | temperature where air becomes saturated and water vapor becomes liquid. |
| What are the four types of fronts? | cold, warm, occluded & stationary |
| What is the amount of water vapor in the air? | humidity |
| What is the area where two air masses meet called? | front |
| What is the process of water vapor turning into a liquid? | condensation |
| What type of weather would you predict for a high pressure system? | warm, dry, clear |
| What type of weather would you predict for a low pressure system? | cold, wet, cloudy |
| What is the main source of energy for the water cycle? | Sun |
| What does cP mean? | continental polar |
| What does mT mean? | maritime tropical |
| What are the 5 major point in the water cycle and explain them. | Precipitation, evaporation, run-off, transpiration, condensation |
| What does cT mean? | continental tropical |
| What does mP mean? | maritime polar |