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as the temperature of a given volume of saturated air decreases the condensation
increases
by which process does water vapor leave the atmosphere and form dew?
condension
clouds and fog differ principally in
height above ground
why does fog disappear after sunrise?
fog evaporates
what is a form of precipitation?
snow
rain passing through layers of air below 32 degrees Fahrenheit may form
sleet
porosity
a measure of the void spaces in a material
does size affect porosity
no
when the slope increases runoff
runoff increases
when the frozen ground increases runoff
increases
when permabilty decreases runoff
increases
when the saturation increases runoff
increases
capillary action
the smaller the particle size is, the more capillary action happens
coastal areas
have more moderate seasons (warm winders cool summers)
inland areas
have more harsh seasons (cooler winters and warmer summers)
as latitude increases temp
decreases
as elevation increases temp
decreases
whats the 4 symbols for weather
cp mp ct mt
mountain range
leeward side is dry and hot and windward is cold and moist
low pressure
bad weather inwards counter clockwise
high pressure
clear weather outwards clockwise