WP_ Vocab/Concepts Flashcard "B" (H)

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What factors create a large cloud called 'hot towers'?

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Hot air, high wind, high water vapor.

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What is the relationship between surface water and storm size?

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More surface water (larger body of water) leads to more water vapor and larger storms.

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What happens to an air parcel as it loses energy?

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The higher the air parcel will rise into the troposphere, resulting in a bigger storm.

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How does temperature vary in the troposphere?

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The troposphere is warmest at the surface and coldest at its highest point.

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What term describes conditions such as wind, temperature, and cloud at a particular time and place?

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Weather.

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What is the role of water vapor in storm formation?

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Water vapor contributes to the energy and moisture needed for storm development.

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How does wind affect storm intensity?

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High winds can enhance storm development by promoting the rise of warm air.

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What is the significance of 'hot towers' in weather systems?

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Hot towers are associated with intense convection and can lead to severe weather events.

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

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How does the temperature gradient in the troposphere affect weather patterns?

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The temperature gradient influences air movement and stability, affecting storm development.