Weather and Climate Exam 2 Review

A thermometer is an example of a _______ method of observation because it must be in contact with the environment it's measuring.

A Doppler Radar is considered a(n) _______ because it emits and receives radiation.

The ________ relates to the increase or decrease of frequency of a wavelength that changes as the source and observer move towards or away from each other. This is the theory that allows radars to work.

A satellite is an example of a(n) __________ method of observation because it can gather information about an environment without being in contact with it.

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ________ which can indicate rotation possibly leading to tornado formation.

A Lapse Rate is:

The Windward side of a mountain will have drier and hotter conditions than the Leeward side.

The circled area of this radar image shows a(n) ____________, which can be used to determine tornado activity.

a.) After a warm front passes through an area we can expect [blank_start]higher[blank_end] temperatures, winds from the [blank_start]south[blank_end], and higher dewpoints. b.) After a [blank_start]cold front[blank_end] passes through an area we can expect lower temperatures, winds from the [blank_start]northwest[blank_end], and lower dewpoints. c.) After a dryline passes through we can expect similar temperatures, but [blank_start]lower[blank_end] dewpoints. d.) If we have cool, dry conditions both before and after a front passes, it must be an [blank_start]occluded front[blank_end].

Match the air mass with the description: a.) During the night, temperatures plummet into the negatives, in fact its so bitterly cold that President Mazey cancels classes. This describes an [blank_start]Artic (A)[blank_end] air mass. b.) It's so hot and humid that it is unbearable to go outside. This describes a [blank_start]Maritime Tropical (mT)[blank_end] air mass. c.) It's a cool, dry fall day, perfect for going on a walk and crunching leaves while drinking pumpkin spice lattes. This describes a [blank_start]Continental Polar (cP)[blank_end] air mass. d.) It is a hot, dry day. It's like living in a desert. This describes a [blank_start]Continental Tropical (cT)[blank_end] air mass. e.) It is a cool, rainy day, the kind that needs a jacket and umbrella. This describes a [blank_start]Maritime Polar (mP)[blank_end] air mass.

Lake effect snow occurs when ________ air passes over a ________ lake.

a.) At the height of [blank_start]2km[blank_end] we can find the LCL. b.) It is possible to expect clouds from [blank_start]2km-4km[blank_end].

Where is the LCL located?

_________ occurs when air temperature decreases with a decrease in the pressure.

[blank_start]Visual Imagery[blank_end] is satellite based on reflectivity. Dark regions in an image are associated with a [blank_start]lower[blank_end] albedo, whereas bright regions are associated with a [blank_start]higher[blank_end] albedo. The [blank_start]bright[blank_end] regions often coincide with clouds. This form of imagery is not very effective during the [blank_start]nighttime[blank_end].

[blank_start]Infrared Imagery[blank_end] detects radiation at the infrared wavelengths. Colder clouds appear [blank_start]bright[blank_end] while [blank_start]darker[blank_end] objects are warm. This imagery can be used during the [blank_start]day or night[blank_end].

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ____________ which can indicate roation possibly leading to tornadoes.

What type of stability does this table demonstrate?

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

At what height is the LFC and the EL?