List the scales of atmospheric motion from largest to smallest and give an example of each
Macroscale (Global scale) - long waves in the westerlies
Macroscale (Synoptic scale) - high and low pressure areas; weather fronts
Mesoscale - thunderstorms; tornadoes; waterspouts; dust devils; land/sea breezes; thunderstorm complexes; chinook winds; Santa Ana winds
Microscale - small turbulent eddies
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