Wind Patterns
Air Masses
Weather Fronts
Storm Systems
100

The curving paths of surface winds are primarily caused by this force.

What is the Coriolis Effect?

100

his air mass is associated with warm and dry atmospheric conditions.

What is a continental tropical (cT) air mass?

100

In what direction does a front move?

in the direction the symbols are pointed towards

100

The wind circulation pattern around a mid-latitude cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere is in this direction.

What is inward and counterclockwise?

200

The primary reason surface winds circulate inward and counterclockwise around a low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere.

What is the Earth's rotation?

200

The two-letter symbol for an air mass that originates in the Gulf of Mexico.

What is mT?

200

Draw a warm front symbol.

semi circles on a line.

200

The general path that most low-pressure storm systems follow across the United States.

What is from west to east?

300

The prevailing winds at 45° S latitude generally blow from this direction.

What is the southwest?

300

The primary difference between a maritime air mass and a continental air mass.

What is moisture content?

300

Draw the cross-section of a warm front. Label the warm air and cold air and the direction of movement

draw on board

300

What pressure system do storms circulate?

Low

400

A hot, sunny summer afternoon at the coast will likely create this type of wind pattern.

Sea Breeze

400

What are the two characteristics in which air masses are classified?

Moisture content and temperature

400

This type of front typically brings short bursts of heavy precipitation, a change in wind direction, and a rapid temperature drop.

A cold Front

400

Where does rain and clouds usually form on weather maps?

Along front boundaries

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