WP_ Vocab/Concepts Flashcard "B"

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What happens to the temperature of clouds when energy flows out of the air parcel?

Back

The temperature of the clouds will decrease.

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What factors contribute to the formation of large clouds known as 'hot towers'?

Back

Hot air, high wind, and high water vapor.

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What is the third layer of the atmosphere from the ground called?

Back

Mesosphere.

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What is the relationship between surface water and storm size?

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More surface water (larger body of water) leads to more water vapor and larger storms.

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What is the primary source of most of Earth's energy?

Back

The Sun.

Front

Define 'air parcel' in meteorology.

Back

An air parcel is a volume of air that moves as a single unit and can change temperature and pressure.

Front

What is the role of water vapor in cloud formation?

Back

Water vapor condenses to form clouds, contributing to precipitation and storm development.

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Explain the significance of the thermosphere in the atmosphere.

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The thermosphere is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere, characterized by high temperatures and low density.

Front

What is the difference between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer where weather occurs, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer and is above the troposphere.

Front

How does high wind affect storm development?

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High wind can enhance storm development by promoting the mixing of air and moisture.