Water Cycle
The first stage of the water cycle.
evaporation
air mass
forms when a cold, dense air mass pushes under a warm, lighter air mass, forcing the warm air to rise.
cold front
the Earth's energy comes from this
the sun
mostly cloudy and rainy weather is caused by ______ pressure
low pressure
This happens in the atmosphere and forms clouds.
condensation
this type of air mass is dry and originates over land
continental
forms when a warm air mass pushes into a cooler air mass
warm front
What causes evaporation and melting of snow and ice?
energy from the sun
clear skies and fair weather are caused by _____ pressure
high
This can fall as many different types.
Precipitation
this type of air mass is warm and is located in lower latitudes
tropical
a weather front that occurs when two air masses meet and stop moving
stationary front
precipitation
this air is less dense
warm air
the process by which plants absorb water from the soil through their roots and release it into the atmosphere as water vapor
transpiration
this air mass will bring cold snow to an area
polar maritime
an occlusion occurs when the cold front 'catches up' with the warm front
occluded front
water that flows over the surface of the land, usually from a higher to a lower point, due to gravity
surface runoff
While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?
warm air rises over the land, cooler air from the ocean blows onto land
the process by which water moves through the Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans
the water cycle
this air mass will not produce precipitation but will be cold
polar
On a weather map, this front is colored purple.
occluded front
These 2 forces affect the cycling of water
energy from the sun, force of gravity
After hot air rises causing upward motion in the cloud, it begins to sink because...
air molecules lose energy as it moves through the atmosphere