Why does the central United States from Texas to the Ohio Valley experience the greatest frequency of tornadoes on Earth? What time of year do they occur and why?
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Why does the central United States from Texas to the Ohio Valley experience the greatest frequency of tornadoes on Earth? What time of year do they occur and why?
What will be an ideal response?
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Why is the vertical movement of air critical to the formation of clouds and precipitation?
What role do adiabatic temperature changes play in these processes?
What will be an ideal response?
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Low pressure at the surface also requires low pressure aloft for air to continue to flow toward the low.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Of the various elements of weather and climate, changes in air pressure are probably the most easily perceived by people.
True or False?
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An isobar is a line connecting places of equal humidity.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Low pressure systems are usually associated with clear weather.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Torricelli invented the mercurial barometer.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which one of the fogs listed below may be categorized as an evaporation fog?
A) steam
B) upslope
C) radiation
D) advection
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A wintertime form of precipitation that consists of small ice particles is called ________.
A) hail
B) glaze
C) rime
D) sleet
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