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Davideckstein7

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Describe the four mechanisms of air lifting that result in cloud formation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A ________ is an advancing boundary where cold air overtakes and replaces warm air.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1. Orographic lifting, forcing air above a mountain barrier.
2. Frontal lifting, displacement of one air mass over another
3. Convergence, horizontal movement of air into an area at low levels
4. Localized convective lifting due to buoyancy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: cold front


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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