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