GEOG 111 Test #1 Guide
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Collision
________ and coalescence: process by which cloud droplets merge into raindrops.
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Coriolis Effect
________: perceived deflection of moving objects in relation to Earths surface.
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El Nino
________: reversing of pacific equatorial trade winds and increased surface temperatures off Peru.
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Condensation nuclei
________: small particles providing a surface for vapor to condense.
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Rain shadow
________: adiabatic warming on leeward side of a mountain forming a dry area.
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Particulate matter
________: microscopic aerosols (liquid and solid particles) suspended in the atmosphere.
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Photosynthesis
________ is a process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert the Suns radiant energy to stored chemical energy.
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Stable atmosphere
________: interior of air particles are cooler /denser than surrounding air.
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lithosphere
The ________ is Earths rigid crust plus the heated layer beneath it.
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Energy
________ is the capacity to do work on or to change the state of matter.
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Nimbostratus
________: low- level, rain producing sheets.
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Aerovane
________: combination of wind vane and anemometer.
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Nimbus
________: any cloud producing precipitation.
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Anemometer
________: measure wind speed based on speed of propeller rotation.
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condensation level
Lifting ________: altitude where temperature inside air parcel reaches dew point.
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Air flow
________: from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
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Cumulonimbus
________: large rain and hail clouds capable of strong vertical development and severe weather.
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Secondary pollutant
________: not emitted directly from a source but instead forms through chemical.
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positive feedback
A(n) ________ is a process by which interacting parts in a system destabilize the system.
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Ice crystal process
________: forming of snow in clouds where temperature is 0°F or below.
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Temporal scale
________ refers to the window of time used to examine phenomena.
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Convective uplift
________: warmed air forms rising parcels.
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Primary pollutant
________:, enters the air or water directly from its source.
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Matter
________ is any material that possesses mass and occupies space.
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release of latent
Wind: created by unequal heating of Earths surface & ________ heat in clouds.
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Fog
________: stratus cloud on or near the ground that restricts visibility to less than 1 km.
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Advection fog
________: moist air moves over a cool surface and condenses.
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Wind controls
________: pressure- gradient force, coriolis effect, friction.
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Cirrus clouds
________: high, feathery and composed of ice crystals.
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Cumulonimbus clouds
________ can produce severe weather.
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Radiation fog
________: caused by ground radiating heat away at night.
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negative feedback
A(n) ________ is a process by which interacting parts in a system stabilize the system.
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Stratus clouds
________: low, flat sheets.
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Convergent uplift
________: two winds converge in area of low pressure and rise.
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Geothermal energy
________ (heat from Earths interior) moves entire continents and heaves and buckles Earths crust into mountain ranges.
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Katabatic winds
________: fast and frigid winds that form in sloped terrain where cold air drains downslope due to gravity.
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Frontal uplift
________: warm air flower over cold air because it is less dense.
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Radiant energy
________ (electromagnetic radiation): energy that is propagated in the form of electromagnetic waves, including visible light and heat.
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The hydrosphere encompasses all of Earths water in its three states
solid, liquid, and gas
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primary pollutant
, enters the air or water directly from its source
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secondary pollutant
not emitted directly from a source but instead forms through chemical
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Particulate matter
microscopic aerosols (liquid and solid particles) suspended in the atmosphere
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Radiant energy (electromagnetic radiation)
energy that is propagated in the form of electromagnetic waves, including visible light and heat
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Cloud composition
Clouds are composed of suspended microscopic liquid cloud droplets and ice crystals
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Clouds that bring precipitation
Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds bring precipitation
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Fog
Fog forms where surface air has been cooled to the dew point
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Lifting condensation level
altitude where temperature inside air parcel reaches dew point
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Moist adiabatic rate
rate of cooling in a saturated parcel
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Stable atmosphere
interior of air particles are cooler/denser than surrounding air
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Rain shadow
adiabatic warming on leeward side of a mountain forming a dry area
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Leeward side
side sheltered from prevailing winds
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Windward side
side wind hits
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Convective uplift
warmed air forms rising parcels
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Orographic uplift
lifting of air over mountains
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Frontal uplift
warm air flower over cold air because it is less dense
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Convergent uplift
two winds converge in area of low pressure and rise
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Cirrus clouds
high, feathery and composed of ice crystals
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Cumulus clouds
dome-shaped, with a flat base, that rise high in the troposphere (strong vertical development)
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Stratus clouds
low, flat sheets
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Alto
low
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Altocumulus
cumulus between 2,000 & 7,000 ft
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Nimbus
any cloud producing precipitation
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Nimbostratus
low-level, rain producing sheets
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Cumulonimbus
large rain and hail clouds capable of strong vertical development and severe weather
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Fog
stratus cloud on or near the ground that restricts visibility to less than 1 km
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Radiation fog
caused by ground radiating heat away at night
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Advection fog
moist air moves over a cool surface and condenses
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Condensation nuclei
small particles providing a surface for vapor to condense
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Collision and coalescence
process by which cloud droplets merge into raindrops
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Ice-crystal process
forming of snow in clouds where temperature is 0°F or below
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Causes of pressure
warm air creates low pressure, cold air creates high pressure
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Wind
created by unequal heating of Earths surface & release of latent heat in clouds
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Wind controls
pressure-gradient force, coriolis effect, friction
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Air flow
from areas of high pressure to low pressure
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Wind names
winds are named for the direction in which they blow
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El Nino
reversing of pacific equatorial trade winds and increased surface temperatures off Peru
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Coriolis Effect
perceived deflection of moving objects in relation to Earths surface
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Chinook & Santa Ana winds
flow downslope and heat adiabatically
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Katabatic winds
fast and frigid winds that form in sloped terrain where cold air drains downslope due to gravity
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Mountain breeze
downslope breezes that cause by cooling of the land
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Sea breeze
upslope/onshore breezes caused by the warming of land
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Aerovane
combination of wind vane and anemometer
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Anemometer
measure wind speed based on speed of propeller rotation
