ch. 5 WEATHER quiz B

ch. 5 WEATHER quiz B

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is moving air called?

Back

Wind

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What results from the heating and cooling of the earth's surface?

Back

Air temperature

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the air in the atmosphere not heat evenly?

Back

Because the earth's surface does not heat evenly.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has about the same temperature and moisture.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an air mass gain as it moves over the earth's surface?

Back

Its characteristics.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the zone of highest pressure in a cool air mass labeled as?

Back

H (High pressure center)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What marks the area of lowest pressure in a warm air mass on a weather map?

Back

L (Low pressure center)

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