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1-148 of 148Surface winds will _________ into a surface low.
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Converge
If LLWS is encountered on takeoff and headwind decreases or tailwind increases, the
angle of climb and climb rate ___________.
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decrease
Atmospheric motions that are predominantly vertical, resulting in vertical transport
and mixing of atmospheric properties.
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Convection
moist, cool airmass
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mP
Because of the hydrostatic balance of the atmosphere, vertical motions are usually
___________________ horizontal motions.
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much smaller than
The greatest mechanical turbulence will occur when
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the ground is flat and wind speeds are strong.
when airflow is hindered by surface friction.
If the lapse rate is equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate, then
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the air in the atmospheric layer is neutral.
Lifting or vertical movement that occurs when an airmass encounters a mountain or a
hill.
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Orography
Which of the following mountain and wind characteristics produce the largest
amplitude lee waves?
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taller mountains
winds in excess of 20 knots at the top of the mountain
, phenomena listed with the approximate vertical motion associated with it: 500+ feet
per minute
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Growing Cumulus Cloud
Which Mesoscale winds usually interact with the local terrain?
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External
Thunderstorms are rooted in
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dry convection.
Select the energy transfer process that requires "mass" in order to occur.
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Conduction
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