Describe the global geographic pattern of thunderstorms. Where are they most and
least frequent, and why?
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Most frequent in the southeast and some parts of Colorado, New Mexico,
and Arizona because thunderstorms need both extreme solar heating and
a large availability of warm moist air (humidity). They are less frequent along
the west coast of the US because of maritime polar air masses there.
,Compare a cold front with a warm front in terms of how they form and the weather
that is typically associated with each.
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Warm front- produced when warm air advances on and flows over cooler,
denser air. May bring precipitation, but are rarely associated with severe
weather.
Cold front- a region where cold, dense air advances on relatively warm
and less dense air. Sometimes associated with severe weather.
Temperate deciduous (mid to high)
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Average annual temperature ranges from 35 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit,
rainfall is between 20 to 98 inches, cold winters, warm summers
Ex: Tennessee
Explain the role of the hurricane positive feedback in maintaining high wind speeds.
Why is sea spray so important to this feedback?
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, The strength of a hurricane depends on how much water vapor condenses
into liquid. Condensation is important because it releases latent heat into
the storm. As the rotating airflow grows faster, it pulls in more moisture,
which releases latent heat and further strengthens the storm, creating a
positive feedback. The stronger the storm, the faster the wind speeds; sea
spray is important because it adds moisture which will release latent heat
and make the storm grow
What is a squall line, and how does it relate to multicell thunderstorms?
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Line of multicellular thunderstorm cells that typically forms along a cold
front on a midlatitude cyclone; some multicellular thunderstorms are
arranged in squall lines
Describe the spatial relationship between biomes and climate.
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Tropical rainforest- highest precipitation and temperature
Tundra- lowest precipitation and temperature
Subtropical desert- warm and dry
Everything else- in between those
What ocean basin has the most dangerous hurricanes? What makes this area so
dangerous?
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least frequent, and why?
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Most frequent in the southeast and some parts of Colorado, New Mexico,
and Arizona because thunderstorms need both extreme solar heating and
a large availability of warm moist air (humidity). They are less frequent along
the west coast of the US because of maritime polar air masses there.
,Compare a cold front with a warm front in terms of how they form and the weather
that is typically associated with each.
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Warm front- produced when warm air advances on and flows over cooler,
denser air. May bring precipitation, but are rarely associated with severe
weather.
Cold front- a region where cold, dense air advances on relatively warm
and less dense air. Sometimes associated with severe weather.
Temperate deciduous (mid to high)
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Average annual temperature ranges from 35 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit,
rainfall is between 20 to 98 inches, cold winters, warm summers
Ex: Tennessee
Explain the role of the hurricane positive feedback in maintaining high wind speeds.
Why is sea spray so important to this feedback?
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, The strength of a hurricane depends on how much water vapor condenses
into liquid. Condensation is important because it releases latent heat into
the storm. As the rotating airflow grows faster, it pulls in more moisture,
which releases latent heat and further strengthens the storm, creating a
positive feedback. The stronger the storm, the faster the wind speeds; sea
spray is important because it adds moisture which will release latent heat
and make the storm grow
What is a squall line, and how does it relate to multicell thunderstorms?
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Line of multicellular thunderstorm cells that typically forms along a cold
front on a midlatitude cyclone; some multicellular thunderstorms are
arranged in squall lines
Describe the spatial relationship between biomes and climate.
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Tropical rainforest- highest precipitation and temperature
Tundra- lowest precipitation and temperature
Subtropical desert- warm and dry
Everything else- in between those
What ocean basin has the most dangerous hurricanes? What makes this area so
dangerous?
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