Weather Patterns- Amplify Unit Test

Front

What happens to an air parcel when it loses energy?

Back

The higher the air parcel will rise into the troposphere.

Front

How does energy transfer to an air parcel?

Back

The sun's energy transfers to the surface, then the surface transfers energy to the air parcel.

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity.

Front

What is the phenomenon called that describes why deserts form on the side of mountain ranges sheltered from prevailing winds?

Back

Rainshadow effect.

Front

What is the term for water in its gaseous state that mixes into the air?

Back

Water vapor.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for weather patterns?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the term for the cooling of air as it rises?

Back

Adiabatic cooling.

Front

What is the effect of high humidity on weather?

Back

It can lead to increased precipitation and storm formation.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

Front.