Weather Ch. 3

Front

What forms when water vapor cools and condenses on dust particles in the air?

Back

Clouds

Front

What type of weather is likely when a cold air mass bumps against a warm air mass?

Back

Cold with thunderstorms

Front

What forms over warm ocean water and can bring strong winds and heavy rain?

Back

Hurricane

Front

What causes grass to be wet in the morning if it hasn't rained?

Back

Water vapor condensed on the grass when the air cooled.

Front

What is the warm ocean current that helps keep weather mild along NC's coast?

Back

Gulf Stream

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often causing storms.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain.

Front

What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.