Miscellaneous
How many jet streams are there in the world?
4; 2 in the north and 2 at the equator
maritime polar will cause
cold and wet
This air pressure will have MILD and FAIR weather
High
The symbols used for a cold front are... and the symbol points away from the frontal movement or towards the frontal movement.
triangle, towards
What are the names of the two types of jet streams?
Polar and Tropical
What is the acronyms for a cold and dry continental polar?
cP
In a high, winds move in a ____ fashion. AND winds tend to spiral ______from the center or high pressure area
clockwise and Outward
This front tend to produce quick changes in weather; gusty winds quick temperature drops.
cold front
What chiefly determines weather conditions at a location?
Temperature, humidity, and air-pressure.
Where is a maritime going to be found?
over the ocean or LARGE body of water
This LOW air pressure mass will have a cyclonic circulation and move in a _______fashion.
counterclockwise moving inward towards the center
This front doesn't want to move and it lingers around in the same place.
stationary front
Explain an air mass.
air over a large section of the earth's surface which takes on the temperature and moisture characteristics of that surface.
What weather will you get with continental tropical and what is the acronym for the air mass?
warm and dry and cT
Where a cold front overtakes a warm front.
Occluded front
Weather moves from ______to______
West to East
This type of front brings mild weather. This could bring a steady rain that last for hours, a gentle snow that lasts all day....this is a
Warm front.