Earth Science quiz 1 unit 8

hail

As Mary stood outside, it started to precipitate. The precipitation felt like small rocks hitting her! Most likely, it was

land

Continental air masses DONT form over water and maritime air masses form over what?

there is usually a clear sky

Desert climates can have very hot days and very cold nights. This is because

fair weather

If there ARE any types of cirrus clouds in the sky, it's safe to assume what?

stationary

Warm fronts and what kind of fronts usually produce light precipitation.

from west to east over the United States

Weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere move

fog

When driving through the streets of New York early in the morning, what type of cloud sometimes reduces visibility

cumulus clouds

When looking up at the clouds, you can usually make out different shapes and figures with

An air mass is a large pocket of air with

a uniform temperature and humidity

Precipitation occurs when

cloud droplets get too heavy and fall

This graphic presents a

cold front

With an occluded front,

grab a sweater because it's going to be cool

If you see dark, thick, nimbostratus clouds, what will you forecast

heavy precipitation

An air mass usually forms in an area of

high pressure because it's stable

If you've traveled to Hawaii or another tropical island, you know that it rains a lot because

the area is cloudy, warm, and humid the area is lush, full of plants and life the area is near the equator

A front forms when

two of the same type of air masses meet

Clouds have many effects, such as

warming Earth's surface at night,cooling Earth's surface during the day, and reflecting the Sun's rays