Flashcard #3 - Atmosphere (REVIEW)

Front

Maritime air masses originate over __________.

Back

Oceans

Front

Which type of air mass typically brings dry, warm weather to a region?

Back

Continental tropical (cT)

Front

What occurs during the formation of an occluded front?

Back

A cold front overtakes a warm front

Front

________ is the force exerted on an object by the weight of the air above and around it.

Back

Air pressure

Front

What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level in inches of mercury?

Back

29.92 inHg

Front

Define 'air mass'.

Back

A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Front

What are the four main types of air masses?

Back

Maritime polar (mP), Continental polar (cP), Maritime tropical (mT), Continental tropical (cT).

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Gradual warming and precipitation as warm air rises over cold air.

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses form over oceans and are moist; continental air masses form over land and are dry.