Mid Unit Review

Front

What process transforms sedimentary rock into igneous rock?

Back

Melting

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What are the elements that define weather?

Back

Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind

Front

What type of air is found in air mass A?

Back

Cold, humid

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the tropical climate zone?

Back

High temperatures and humidity

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What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth's surface over which it depends.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in rock transformation?

Back

They can change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

What defines a pressure system?

Back

A large area of the atmosphere where the air pressure is relatively high or low compared to surrounding areas.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.