« previous next »

Author Question: What is a thermal?[br][br][b][color=black]Question 2[/color][/b][br][br]How is the stability of air ... (Read 47 times)

jlmhmf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Jul 13, 2018
What is a thermal?

Question 2

How is the stability of air determined?


nanny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A thermal is a hot bubble of air that breaks away from the ground and starts to rise, expanding and cooling as it ascends.

Answer to Question 2

The stability of the air is determined by comparing the temperature in a rising air parcel to that of its surroundings.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Black River Brookie Black River Brookie
The black-legged tick transmits Lyme disease The black-legged tick transmits Lyme disease
The Critical Weather Maker: Atmospheric Stability The Critical Weather Maker: Atmospheric Stability
How to calculate present value (Question 1) How to calculate present value (Question 1)
How to combine and sketch transformations of a sinusoidal function (Question 1) (y=a*sin⁡b(x−c)+d) How to combine and sketch transformations of a sinusoidal function (Question 1) (y=a*sin⁡b(x−c)+d)
Hi i really need help clarifying this question T^T Hi i really need help clarifying this question T^T
Video: Primary and secondary response to infection

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library