Weather Patterns
What affects the coast of North Carolina, causing it to receive less snow than the rest of the state during the winter?
The Gulf Stream
what does a cold front look like on a weather map?
blue triangles
puffy white clouds
cumulus clouds
an instrument to record the amount of rainfall in a given area
rain gauge
the best place to be during a tornado warning
basement or lowest level bathroom/closet
If you lived in the Southern Hemisphere, what season would you likely experience in August?
Winter
warmer temperatures, rain
tall cumulus clouds that bring thunderstorms
cumulonimbus clouds
an instrument that measures air pressure
barometer
a tornado that forms over water
waterspout
Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in NC?
Prevailing Westerlies move weather from West to East across the USA
when two air masses meet and DO NOT MOVE for a long time, bringing about long periods of precipitation
stationary front
thick, gray clouds that often bring rain
stratus clouds
an instrument that measures wind speed
anemometer
the name of the scale used to rate the intensity of a tornado
enhanced fujita scale
colder than normal temperatures
this front forms when a warm air mass gets caught between two cold air masses
occluded front
puffy white clouds that are located high in the sky
altocumulus clouds
an instrument that measures the amount of humidity in the air
hygrometer
the difference between a watch and a warning
watch: ingredients are there, pay attention to the weather, storms/tornadoes could happen
warning: a tornado is likely occurring, seek shelter immediately
Describe why the winds at the beach change direction from day to night.
Because the temperature over land and water change, causing the wind to change direction.
What happens when two air masses meet? The warm air will...
Rise up over the cold air
unusual and distinctive cloud formations with a series of bulges or pouches emerging from the base of a cloud; made from falling air; usually occur after thunderstorms
mammatus clouds
a small instrument package that is suspended below balloon and measures pressure, temperature, and relative humidity
radiosonde
Explain the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado
a funnel cloud is when you have rotation extending from a storm or cloud base.
When that rotation extends to and hits the ground, it is considered a tornado