What is Orographic Lift?
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...
A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...
The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
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Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
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A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...
The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.