4.5.3. Cyclonic (Frontal) Precipitation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What causes warm air to rise over cold air?

   Hint

   Think about the concepts of density.

2. 2.

   Define cyclonic precipitation.

   Hint

   Focus on the interaction of air temperatures.

3. 3.

   What is the main process behind cyclonic precipitation?

   • Warm air rises
   • Cold air sinks
   • Air temperature remains constant

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between temperatures.

4. 4.

   Cyclonic precipitation is most common in which regions?

   • Tropical
   • Polar
   • Temperate

   Hint

   Recall the types of climates where this occurs.

5. 5.

   Describe how seeding clouds might influence cyclonic precipitation patterns.

   Hint

   Think about how adding particles can alter cloud formation.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how climate change may affect cyclonic precipitation in temperate regions.

   Hint

   Consider shifts in temperatures and air mass interactions.