Weather Vocab 8.10A and 8.10B

Front

The warmer air is above the land in a ___________.

Back

Sea Breeze

Front

This image represents which activity?

Back

Convection

Front

Why does warm air rise?

Back

Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

Front

cooler, more dense, sinking air that causes sunny skies

Back

High pressure system

Front

What is a current of fast moving air in the upper atmosphere?

Back

Jet Stream

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind

Front

What type of weather system is characterized by rising air and stormy weather?

Back

Low pressure system

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

Front

Front

What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection currents