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High up "horse-tails", striated clouds, are formed of ice crystals, and are probably visible because a clearing front is moving through or already has - a harbinger of good weather!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoStriations can mean a couple different things. In regards to meteorology, it describes grooves or channels in cloud formations, arranged parallel to the flow of air.
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What is a Long scratch marks that are left behind as evidence of glaciers are called?
They are called striations.
What specific kind of earth science would a weatherman need?
Meteorology and Climatology.
Can mass movement cause long striations on the surface of a rock?
Yes. One very good example would be the striations caused by glacial abrasion. Please see the related link for more information.
What is the study of the forces of the earth?
seismology or meteorology.
Is the heart called smooth or striated?
There are three types of muscles: Skeletal (what we think of when we move our bodies), Cardiac (muscle found only in the heart), and Smooth (muscle in our organs, such as the stomach). Cardiac muscles are striated muscles, they have striations just like skeletal muscles. Striations help move muscles, basically. Hope this helped a little.
What does the word meteorology mean?
Meteorology is the the study of motions and phenomena of the atmosphere.
Who are the scientist of meteorology?
You mean a...meteorologist?
What are the scratches left behind from glaciers called?
striations
Do cardiac muscles have striations?
Yes they have Cross Striations
How do you use the word meteorology in a sentence?
(Meteorology is the study and prediction of weather.) The many factors that influence the weather mean that meteorology remains an inexact science. The modern challenge of meteorology is to create models that accurately reflect the real world.
What do striations muscles look like?
Striations are light and dark bands on skeletal and caridac muscle fibers. Smooth muscle lacks striations
What does activity mean regards to medication taken orally?
what does activity mean regards to medication
Can you give a sentence for the word striations?
The marble was smokey grey with black and white striations.
Would include the study of earth atmosphere?
Meteorology.
What causes meteorology?
Meteorology is not something that can be caused. Meteorology is the study of weather.
What are the branches of meteorology?
The study of meteorology is made up of three branches. These branches are microscale meteorology, mesoscale meteorology, and synoptic scale meteorology.
What does the abbreviation Hg mean in meteorology?
Inches of mercury, as it relates to atmospheric pressure.
