Weather

Multiple Choice

Process by which heat is transferred by movement of a heated fluid such as air or water.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• heat

Multiple Select

uneven heating of the earth and convection patterns cause______ and _____ _____

• wind

• water cycle

• ocean currents

• rising temperatures

Multiple Choice

Large body of air in the lower atmosphere. Has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure

• waves

• air mass

• wind

• coriolis effect

Multiple Choice

Boundaries between air masses that create changing weather conditions.

• wind

• sinking air

• rising air

• front

Multiple Choice

Fast warm air meets slower cool air causing light precipitation and gradual temperature changes.

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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Fast cold air mass meets slower warm air mass causing warm air to rise and cool. Produces heavy rain and thunderstorms.

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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Warm and cold air mass meet. Neither moves the other. Can have fog, rain, or snow for days.

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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Warm air trapped between two cold air masses. Results in cloud formation, cooling temperatures, and precipitation.

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Multiple Choice

Anticyclone that brings clear skies and good weather.

• high pressure system

• low pressure system

Multiple Choice

LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM also know as a _______. Spins counterclockwise pulling air in. Associated with clouds, precipitation and wind.

• anticyclone

• cyclone

Open Ended

How does global winds, latitude, and ocean currents create distinct climate types?