10 Questions
What type of clouds can cumulus clouds transform into during stormy weather?
Cumulonimbus clouds
What process leads to the formation of cumulus clouds near the equator?
Convectional lifting
Which type of lifting leads to the creation of clouds when air masses encounter mountains?
Orographic lifting
What is the cyclical process of rising and falling air known as?
Convection current
In which area does orographic lifting occur in North Carolina?
Appalachian Mountains
What can result from orographic lifting if the temperature is low enough?
Snow
How does orographic lifting affect precipitation on different sides of a mountain?
Causes one side to receive more precipitation
Which process involves warm air rising and cooling to form cumulus clouds?
Convectional lifting
What could be the reason for North Carolina to receive more snow than other areas?
Air masses being forced over mountains
Which phenomenon can lead to rainy and stormy conditions?
Convection currents
Learn about the different types of air masses that influence weather conditions around the world. Understand how air masses form and the role they play in creating varying temperatures and humidity levels in different regions.
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