Forecast
What is a forecast?
A prediction of future weather conditions
What is an air mass?
A large body of air with uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure.
What is a front in meteorology?
The boundary between two different air masses.
What is climate?
The long-term average weather condition at a particular region or area.
Name 2 factors influence forecasts?
Temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind patterns.
Why does a warm air mass always move on top of a cold air mass?
Warm air is less dense than cold air
Name 2 types of fronts?
Cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.
T/F It is unlikely that a ski resort built on the eastern slope of Colorado's Rocky Mountains will be successful because of the Rainshadow Effect.
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How do meteorologists make predictions?
By using data from satellites, weather stations, and computer models.
What are the characteristics of a maritime air mass?
It is humid and creates wetter conditions.
How do fronts cause precipitation?
When warm air rises over cold air, it cools and condenses, leading to rain or snow.
How does temperature affect the amount of water air can hold?
Warmer air holds more water
What would happen if you cooled down warm, humid air?
The water would condense and you get precipitation
What is the effect of polar air masses?
They bring cold temperatures and can lead to snow or freezing conditions.
What happens when a cold front passes?
Temperatures drop, and thunderstorms may occur as the cold air pushes out the warm air.
What is the climate of a tropical rainforest?
Warm temperatures and high levels of rainfall year-round.
This weather phenomenon where one side of a mountain is wet and the other is dry is known as:
Rainshadow effect
List 3 things air masses affect in weather?
They influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns.
As air rises up it is able to?
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How is climate different from weather?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.