Water Cycle
Name the four main phases of the water cycle
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Infiltration/Runoff/Collection
A front
Thermal energy (heat) moves from where to where?
High temperature to low temperatue
True or false: The Superstorm of 1993 was correctly predicted by meteorologists
False!
An air mass that forms over land is generally...
Dry
Which part of the water cycle marks the formation of clouds?
Condensation
What two types of fronts do we see?
Cold and warm fronts
In what direction does air move?
From high pressure areas to low pressure areas
Why is it important to be able to predict weather?
So people can prepare
A maritime tropical air mass is generally...
Warm and moist
Which process turns liquid water into water vapor?
What occurs when two different air masses meet?
Weather
What does a change in air pressure indicate?
Changing weather
Predict: What type of air mass tends to create hurricanes?
Maritime Tropical
Why is evaporation more likely on a hot summer day than on a cold winter day?
More heat allows more water molecules to change into water vapor
What state of matter are clouds?
Liquid
(and a little bit of solid if its cold)
What two factors dictate the separation of air masses?
Differing temperatures and humidities
Where in the world does warm air come from?
Tropical areas near the equator
What four things do meteorologists use to predict weather?
Humidity, air pressure, temperature, and wind
A cold front occurs when...
Colder air pushes into warmer air
What part of the water cycle is occurring when water levels in a lake rise?
Infiltration/Runoff/Collection
What type of air mass is cold and moist?
Maritime polar
What weather is associated with high pressure air masses?
Fair (good) weather
How might scientists know wind is coming?
When air masses of different pressures meet
What type of air mass could produce a drought if it lasts too long?
High pressure (warm)