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2. Explain (list and define) the three main mechanisms for generation of vertical air motion (air mass lifting).

2. Explain (list and define) the three main mechanisms for generation of vertical air motion (air mass lifting).

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2. Explain (list and define) the three main mechanisms for generation of vertical air motion (air mass lifting). 3. 4. List at least three factors that impact a watershed's response to rainfall. For a long time period, a 75-acre watershed receives 35 inches of precipitation and has a 5-inch evapotranspiration annually, determine the annual average runoff in inches. Additionally, determine the (annual average) volume of runoff in acre-ft.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Explain (list and define) the three main mechanisms for generation of vertical air motion (air mass lifting). 3. 4. List at least three factors that impact a watershed's response to rainfall. For a long time period, a 75-acre watershed receives 35 inches of precipitation and has a 5-inch evapotranspiration annually, determine the annual average runoff in inches. Additionally, determine the (annual average) volume of runoff in acre-ft.
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Step 1: Introduction about air motion.

The Atmospheric lifting is a process of lifting winds to a certain height. This process is done by certain mechanisms, which are discussed below.

There are four mechanisms involved in vertical air flow. They are

  • Convention
  • Orographic lifting
  • Frontal lifting
  • Convergence
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