Earth Space - Unit 7 (Meteorology) Review

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What happens to air pressure and temperature as one climbs to higher altitudes, such as Mount Everest?

Back

Air pressure falls and temperature decreases.

Front

What characteristics would you expect from a Maritime Tropical air mass?

Back

Moist, warm air.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A boundary where two different air masses meet.

Front

What weather phenomenon has similar qualities to a mid-latitude cyclone?

Back

Low pressure system.

Front

What is the primary function of a thermometer?

Back

To measure temperature.

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by dry, cold air?

Back

Continental Polar (cP) air mass.

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Back

A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air.

Front

What is the role of a hygrometer in meteorology?

Back

To measure humidity in the air.

Front

What weather conditions are typically associated with a low pressure system?

Back

Cloudy skies, precipitation, and stormy weather.