Fronts and Pressure Systems
This kind of front is colored blue, has triangles, and brings heavy rain and thunderstorms
Cold Front
This kind of air mass means that it forms over water
Maritime
A violent distrubance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning and/or snow
Weather
Any high flow, overflow, or inundation by water which causes or threatens damage
Flood
Areas with (higher/lower) pressure will always move to areas with (higher/lower) pressure
Choose the correct term for each
Higher --> Lower
This kind of front is colored red and blue, has triangles and half circles on opposite sides, and brings heavy rain for days and days
Stationary Front
This kind of air mass means that it forms over land
Continental
A storm with thunder and lightning; also heavy rain and/or hail
Thunderstorm
A violent, whirling wind that moves in a narrow path over land
Tornado
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Sun
This kind of front is colored red, has half circles, and brings warmer temperatures and wind
Warm Front
This kind of air mass means that it is warm (not hot)
Tropical
Precipitation in the form of ice larger than 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) in diameter
Hail
A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions
Drought
This is a boundary between two air masses
Weather Front
This type of pressure system brings rainy and stormy weather
Low Pressure System
This kind of air mass means that it is cool (not cold)
Polar
A large, severe storm that forms over tropical oceans, has winds of least 120km/h and loses power when it reaches land
Hurricane
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility
Blizzard
A large body of air in the lower atmosphere with specific temperature, pressure, and moisture characteristics
Air Mass
This type of pressure system brings nice, sunny days and beautiful weather
High Pressure System
This kind of air mass means that it is hot (not warm)
Equatorial
The study of the atmosphere, including any weather or climate-related event
Meteorology
A general term for rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
Precipitation
This kind of air mass means that it is cold (not cool)
Arctic/Antarctic