Compare and contrast the gradient and geostrophic winds. Raindrop formation is dependent on the state of water in the atmosphere. Note use diagrams where appropriate. Answer TWO questions one from each set of topics. Each question is worth 10 points.
Latent heat is extremely important in severe weather.
Thunderstorms are important part of meteorology at a number of different scales. Cooling or the addition of moisture can generate fog. The type of lifting mechanisms provides a way to distinguish precipitation types. Differential heating plays an important role in atmospheric motion at all scales.