Weather Basics & Global Wind Patterns

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What is the region of high pressure created by sinking cold air over the horse latitudes called?

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Horse latitudes

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Which atmospheric cells are responsible for the circulation between the equator and 30° north and south latitudes?

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Hadley cells

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An air mass that forms in lower latitudes and moves toward the poles is usually:

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Warm

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Fill in the blank: As the warm air rises in an occluded front, it cools and its water vapor ________.

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condenses

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What is the source region for a polar air mass?

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High latitudes

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Define 'Doldrums' in the context of weather patterns.

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The Doldrums is a region near the equator characterized by calm winds and little precipitation.

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What are 'Ferrel cells' and their role in global wind patterns?

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Ferrel cells are atmospheric circulation cells located between 30° and 60° latitudes, responsible for the westerlies.

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Explain the term 'occluded front' in meteorology.

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is the significance of the 'jet stream' in weather systems?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns and storm tracks.

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Describe the characteristics of a 'polar air mass'.

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A polar air mass is cold and dry, originating from high latitudes.