Amplify weather patterns review

Front

What is the process of a gas (water vapor) changing to a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is an amount of air that moves as a unit called?

Back

Air parcel

Front

What is the process of a liquid (water) changing to a gas (water vapor)?

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Evaporation

Front

When does energy stop transferring out of an air parcel?

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When the air parcel temperature is the same as the surrounding air.

Front

When will an air parcel rise?

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When it is warmer than the surrounding air.

Front

What is the term for the energy required to change water from a liquid to a gas?

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Latent heat of vaporization

Front

What is the term for the energy required to change water from a gas to a liquid?

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Latent heat of condensation

Front

What is the main driver of weather patterns?

Back

The sun's energy

Front

What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation