Its a blue circle with a white H on it. It keeps water vapor down, and it doesn`t condense into clouds.
Describe what a high pressure system symbol looks like, and what it mean.
100
Tradewinds
What is the name of the wind between the 0 and 30 degree line?
100
The Spring
When do tornadoes most often occur?
100
Winter Solstice
If there is a summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere what is in the Southern hemisphere?
200
Local winds are winds that stay in one area, but they change directions several times a day.
Explain what local winds are....
200
Its a red circle with a white L in the middle. It allows moisture to rise and condense causing clouds.
Describe what a low pressure system symbol looks like, and what it mean.
200
Prevailing Westerlies
What is the name of the wind between the 30 and 60 degree lines?
200
The Fall
When do hurricanes most often occur?
200
Autumnal equinox
If the Vernal equinox (spring) is in the Northern hemisphere what is in the Southern hemisphere?
300
They consistent and predictable. They flow in the same direction in horizontal bands.
Explain what global winds are....
300
Its a red line with red half circles on it. Its when a warm air mass moves in and replaces a cooler air mass.
Describe what a warm front looks like, and what does it mean?
300
Polar Easterlies
What is the name of the wind between the 60 and 90 degree lines?
300
Over water
Where do hurricanes occur most?
300
June 21st
If there is a Summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere what approximate date does it happen each year?
400
Occurs during the day and has cool temperatures.
When does a sea breeze occur and what temperatures come with it?
400
Its a blue line with triangles on it. Its when a cold air mass moves in and replaces a warmer air mass.
Describe what a cold front looks like, and what does it mean?
400
Doldrum
What is at the 0 degree line/equator?
400
Over land
Where do tornadoes most occur?
400
December 21st
If there is a Winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere what approximate date does it happen each year?
500
Occurs at night and has warm temperatures.
When does a sea breeze occur and what temperatures come with it?
500
The Earths tilt on its axis.
What is the main cause for the seasons?
500
Winds shape the weather on Earth, and move heat and moisture around the globe. Often times, our weather flows from west to east because of the Prevailing Westerlies.
How are winds related to weather on Earth?
500
All over the world!
Where are global winds?
500
March 21st
If there is a Vernal equinox (spring) in the Northern hemisphere what approximate date does it happen each year?