Lake Effect Snow

What process in the water cycle is driven directly by the sun's energy?

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

• transpiration

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Water molecules are heated by the suns energy through radiation. The water molecules begin to move rapidly, expand, and rise as water vapor. What is this process called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• melting

• Freezing

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In winter, a cold, dry air mass from Canada moves across Lake Ontario. The air over the lake is warmer and more humid than the air over the land. What processes occur when the water vapor in the moist air comes in contact with the cold air mass?

• evaporation

• condensation

• melting

• freezing

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What type of air mass produces Lake Effect?

• cP

• mP

• cT

• mT

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What is the source region of the cP air mass that produces Lake Effect (spelling counts)

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What type of storm is associated with the term "lake effect"?

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• winter storm

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Which environmental condition is UNFAVORABLE for lake effect snow?

• frozen lake

• cold air moving over a warm lake

• high to no capping

• low wind shear

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In order for heavy lake-effect snow to develop, the temperature of the water at the surface of the lake must be _______ than the temperature of the air flowing over the water

• lower

• the same

• higher

• extremely low

Which city would NOT get Lake Effect snow?

• Toronto

• Rochester

• Oswego

• Watertown

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What is the prevailing wind direction of cold air that moves across the lake and produces the greatest amount of Lake Effect?

• North

• South

• West to East

• East to west

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