Air masses
Air masses that form over the ocean:
Maritime
The way the earth recycles water:
The Water Cycle
What is a front:
The boundary between two air masses
What Is A Thermometer:
A devise that measures temperature.
What Does A Compass Rose Do:
A devise that shows directions, ex. North, East, South, and West
Air masses that form over land:
Continental
The process of water changing into an invisible gas called water vapor:
Evaporation
A cold air mass is replacing a...
Warm air mass.
What Is An Anemometer:
A devise that measures wind speed.
What Is A Satellite Used For:
Used to detect the development and movement of storm systems and other cloud patterns.
Air masses that are bear the poles:
Polar
Amount of water vapor in the air:
Humidity
A warm front is replacing a...
Cold air mass.
What Does A Wind Vane Do:
Measures wind direction.
What Is A Radar:
A devise that sends electromagnetic energy into the atmosphere to identify precipitation.
Air masses that are near the equator:
Tropical
The process of water vapor turning into water droplets
Condensation
A boundary between two different air masses, neither of which is strong enough to replace the other:
Stationary front.
What Is A Weather Balloon.
A devise that carrys instruments to high altitudes to measure pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed
Air masses that are near the poles and form over the ocean:
Maritime Polar
Water that is found underground:
Groundwater
When two cold air masses converge on a warm air mass:
Occluded front
What Is A Barometer:
A devise that measures atmospheric pressure.