8R Weather Flashcard 1 Review

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Earth’s surface winds generally blow from regions of higher

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air pressure toward regions of lower air pressure

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What is the approximate maximum amount of water vapor that air can hold at 20°C?

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15 g/m³

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What is the approximate maximum amount of water vapor that air can hold at 23°C?

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20 g/m³

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The tool used to measure air pressure is a(n)

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barometer

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If NY is located at a latitude of 42°N, which wind belt has the greatest effect in NY?

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prevailing southwesterlies

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If FL is located at a latitude of 27°N, which wind belt has the greatest effect in FL?

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northeast trades

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On a hot, sunny, summer afternoon at the beach, high pressure is located at the

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ocean while low pressure is at the land.

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Isobars connect points of equal,

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air pressure

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In what direction does weather move in New York?

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West to East

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Ms. Cline saw that a High Pressure system was coming in. What type of clothes should she wear?

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Comfortable. High means a nice day, cool, no rain