Air & Weather

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Air & Gases
Mixing ratio 0,
The mixing ratio is the ratio of 1,
The earths atmosphere is held abo...
42  cards
Weather & Pressure
A barometer should be adjusted to...,
High pressure strong winds 1,
Horizontal pressure gradient hpg ...
14  cards
Cloud Identification
Cirrostratus high altitude above ...,
Cirrus high altitude above 5000 m 1,
Cirrocumulus high altitude above ...
10  cards
Cloud Types/Formations
Frost occurs when db temps fall t...,
Fog is cloud at the ground formed...,
Elr temp drops by 6 c for every 1...
8  cards
Satellites & Radars
Visible imagery 5 0,
Satellite uses a circular orbit 8...,
Ir imagery 6 2
9  cards
Atmospheric Conditions
Approx 50 of sr reaching the surf...,
The atmosphere traps energy at th...,
In a steady state the 2
12  cards
Seasonal & Latitudinal Variation
Day and night occur because of 0,
Seasonal 2 1,
At higher latitudes terrestrial r...
11  cards
Anticyclones
Mid latitude continents winter 0,
Mid latitude continents summer 1,
Continental anticyclones 5 2
13  cards
Midlatitude Cyclones & Frontal Depressions
Mid latitude cyclones 0,
Associated weather 1,
Mid latitude cyclones iceland low 2
11  cards
Pressure Gradients & Wind Patterns
Monsoons result because of 0,
Monsoons a wind that 1,
Trade winds 4 2
12  cards
Global Circulation
Tropical climates based on monthl...,
Tropical climates 3 1,
Evaporation exceeds precipitation...
12  cards
ENSO
Southern oscillation occurs in 0,
Southern oscillation coastal temp...,
Southern oscillation a large scal...
13  cards

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