Water Cycle
What are the 4 steps of the water cycle, in order?
1. Evaporation
2. Condensation
3. Precipitation
4. Collection
What is an air mass?
A bubble of air that copies the temperature and moisture of an area.
Draw the weather map line for a warm front.
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What is a pressure system?
Area where the air pressure is higher/lower than the surrounding areas.
Name 3 different types of precipitation.
Rain , Hail , Snow , Sleet , Freezing rain
Why are maritime air masses moist?
The absorb water from the oceans.
Draw the weather map line for a stationary front.
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Dallas, TX currently has a high pressure system. What type of weather is Dallas experiencing?
Great weather! No clouds, no rain, warm temperatures.
Why is it useful to track precipitation patterns?
We can plan ahead (for instances of droughts, floods...)
An air mass is abbreviated with " m T " . What is the full name of the air mass?
Maritime Tropical
Name 2 types of weather you may experience from a cold front.
1. Storms
2. Heavy rain
3. Cooler temperatures
4. Possible severe weather
Memphis, TN has the chance to see tornadoes tomorrow! Which pressure system are they expecting?
Low pressure system
Power Production
An air mass forms over land in Mexico. What would the name of this air mass be?
Continental Tropical
Which front can bring dense fog?
Stationary Fronts
Identify the way air rotates for both high and low pressure systems.
High - rotates clockwise
Low - rotates counterclockwise
What is "the boss" of the water cycle?
The Sun!
An air mass forms over land in Alaska. What would the name of this air mass be?
Continental Polar
Which front can produce mid-latitude cyclones?
Occluded Fronts
What type of weather do we experience with high pressure systems, and WHY?
Great weather because the systems rids the moisture from the air, preventing clouds from forming.