s234 Weather pt.2 Unit Review

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Where do the majority of the USA hurricanes originate?

Back

NW Africa

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True or false: Windward side of a mountain is the same side as the body of water.

Back

True

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What kind of weather is typically affiliated with high pressure systems?

Back

Dry

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True or false - warm air rises, cools and condenses and forms clouds, this is called low pressure.

Back

True

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What type of weather can you expect from a Low pressure system?

Back

Stormy, cloudy weather

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Define 'High Pressure System'.

Back

A weather system characterized by sinking air, leading to clear skies and stable weather.

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What is the effect of the Coriolis force on wind patterns?

Back

It causes winds to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

Explain the term 'Humidity'.

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases due to the expansion of air.

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Define 'Front' in meteorology.

Back

A boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.