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Author Question: The Chinook wind is a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. What ... (Read 94 times)

Bob-Dole

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on: Jul 29, 2018
The Chinook wind is a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. What makes these winds so warm and dry?
 
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Question 2

Is it possible for the temperature of an air mass to change if no thermal energy is added or subtracted? Defend your answer.
 
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Question 3

What happens to the air pressure of an air parcel as it flows up the side of a mountain?
 
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How are air convection cycles generated?
 
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mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Sent you a message please check your forum inbox. Thank you

Answer to Question 2

OMG..This is soo helpful. Thank you.

Answer to Question 3

Please could you help me with another one. Thank you

Answer to Question 4

Answer: Warm air rises, expands and cools. After the air cools, it sinks to occupy the area left vacant by the rising warm air. This starts and maintains a convection cycle.


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