Wind Patterns
The curving paths of surface winds are primarily caused by this force.
What is the Coriolis Effect?
his air mass is associated with warm and dry atmospheric conditions.
What is a continental tropical (cT) air mass?
In what direction does a front move?
in the direction the symbols are pointed towards
The wind circulation pattern around a mid-latitude cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere is in this direction.
What is inward and counterclockwise?
The primary reason surface winds circulate inward and counterclockwise around a low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the Earth's rotation?
The two-letter symbol for an air mass that originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
What is mT?
Draw a warm front symbol.
semi circles on a line.
The general path that most low-pressure storm systems follow across the United States.
What is from west to east?
The prevailing winds at 45° S latitude generally blow from this direction.
What is the southwest?
The primary difference between a maritime air mass and a continental air mass.
What is moisture content?
Draw the cross-section of a warm front. Label the warm air and cold air and the direction of movement
draw on board
What pressure system do storms circulate?
Low
A hot, sunny summer afternoon at the coast will likely create this type of wind pattern.
Sea Breeze
What are the two characteristics in which air masses are classified?
Moisture content and temperature
This type of front typically brings short bursts of heavy precipitation, a change in wind direction, and a rapid temperature drop.
A cold Front
Where does rain and clouds usually form on weather maps?
Along front boundaries