Unit 2 Summative

Front

A cold air mass that forms over water is called?

Back

Maritime polar.

Front

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

Back

Humidity.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is a warm air mass that is NOT humid called?

Back

Continental tropical.

Front

Which direction is Line 1 moving if it is towards Atlanta?

Back

Towards Atlanta.

Front

What is the definition of humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

Front

What happens during precipitation?

Back

Water falls from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What type of air mass is maritime tropical?

Back

A warm, humid air mass that forms over water.

Front

What type of air mass is continental polar?

Back

A cold, dry air mass that forms over land.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.