Air Masses
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
air mass Noun
[air mas]
Back
air mass
A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.
Example: The map shows different air masses over North America, each labeled with its temperature and humidity traits.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
jet stream Noun
[jet streem]
Back
jet stream
A band of high-speed winds high in the atmosphere that pushes large air masses from west to east.
Example: The image shows jet streams as bands of fast winds circling the Earth, moving air masses from west to east.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
front Noun
[frunt]
Back
front
The boundary where two different air masses meet but do not easily mix, often resulting in changeable weather.
Example: The image shows a cold front where two air masses meet, causing rain and thunderstorms.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
cyclone Noun
[sy-klohn]
Back
cyclone
A swirling center of low air pressure where winds spiral inward, often causing clouds, wind, and precipitation.
Example: The image shows a cyclone's structure with labels for the eye, eyewall, and air movements, illustrating how winds spiral inward.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
anticyclone Noun
[an-tee-sy-klohn]
Back
anticyclone
A high-pressure center of dry air where winds spiral outward, often resulting in clear and dry weather conditions.
Example: Arrows show air spiraling outward from a high-pressure center, illustrating an anticyclone.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
prevailing Adjective
[pri-vey-ling]
Back
prevailing
Describes something that is most common, frequent, or widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
Example: The image shows prevailing winds, which are the most common wind patterns in specific areas.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
stationary Adjective
[stey-shuh-ner-ee]
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stationary
Describes something that is not moving or is not intended to be moved from its fixed position.
Example: Parked cars on a road demonstrate 'stationary' as they are not moving.
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