ES Chapter 18 Study Questions

Front

What is the process that is the opposite of melting?

Back

Freezing is the process that is the opposite of melting.

Front

Can fogs be formed by cooling or by evaporation?

Back

True, fogs can be formed by both cooling and evaporation.

Front

What is the most important gas in atmospheric processes?

Back

Water vapor is the most important gas in atmospheric processes.

Front

What is temperature inversion?

Back

Temperature inversion occurs when air temperature increases with height.

Front

What happens to a parcel of air that is less dense than the surrounding air?

Back

A parcel of air that is less dense than the surrounding air is unstable and will tend to rise.

Front

Define evaporation.

Back

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.

Front

What is sublimation?

Back

Sublimation is the process by which a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming liquid.

Front

What is the role of water vapor in the atmosphere?

Back

Water vapor plays a crucial role in weather and climate, including the formation of clouds and precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between stable and unstable air?

Back

Stable air resists vertical movement, while unstable air tends to rise.