Ch. 6 Sec. B Weather Patterns Questions and Answers 2024

Ch. 6 Sec. B Weather Patterns Questions and Answers 2024 What is the average rate of tempature change associated with a change in altitude? 2 degrees C (3.5 F) per 1,000 ft Describe the pressure and temperature changes that take place inascending and descending air. When air rises, it expands to a larger volume. As the distance between molecules increases, the tempature of the air lowers. As a result, when a parcel of air rises, pressure decreases, volume increases, and tempature decreases. When air descends, pressure increases, volume decreases, and temperature increases. Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:11 / 0:15 Full screen What two processes add water vapor to the atmosphere? Evaporation and sublimantion At what height above ground would you expect to find the base of the clouds if the surface is 65F and the surface dew point is 56F? 2,000 ft AGL Identify the clouds in the photos. A. Cirrus B. Altocumulus C. Stratus D. Towering Columns True/False. Advection fog normally occurs when the wind is calm. False What must happen for a cloud to precipitate? For precipitation to occur, water or ice particles must grow in size until then can no longer be supported by the atmosphere. What is the difference between rain and rain showers? Rain generally falls at a relatively steady rate and stops gradually. On the other hand, rain showers generally begin, change intensity, and stop suddenly.