Author Question: Describe the typical life cycle of a mid-latitude cyclone in North America, beginning with ... (Read 117 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Describe the typical life cycle of a mid-latitude cyclone in North America, beginning with cyclogenesis and ending with the cyclone's dissolution.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) residence time in the atmosphere is 7 to 10 years.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kilada · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Cyclogenesis: Disturbance develops along the polar front or other areas; warm air converges near the surface and begins to rise, creating instability.
Open stage: Cyclonic, counterclockwise flow pulls warm, moist air into the low pressure center, while cold air advances.
Occluded stage: The faster-moving cold front overtakes the slower warm front and wedges beneath it. Warm air is pushed upward, leading to precipitation.
Dissolving stage: When the cold air mass completely cuts off the warm air from its source of energy, the midlatitude cyclone dissolves.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE