Terms

Question 1

Define Air mass

Answer 1

Large body of air having the same moisture and temperature conditions throughout

Question 2

Define prevailing winds

Answer 2

When’s that are most commonly found in the area EX. Canada winds are the westerlies

Question 3

Define polar front

Answer 3

Stormy boundary between Cold, dry polar air, and warm moist tropical air

Question 4

Define jet stream

Answer 4

West to east movement of air in the mid-latitude flowing at speeds of up to 4000 km/h at an altitude of between 8000 and 15,000 m

Question 5

Define condensation

Answer 5

Process whereby water vapor is cooled and changes from an invisible gas to liquid water. Condensed vapor is what forms clouds

Question 6

Define dewpoint

Answer 6

Temperature in which condensation occurs

Question 7

Define saturated

Answer 7

The air is so full of water vapor that it is not able to hold any more water at that temperature

Question 8

Define maritime climate

Answer 8

Climate type that is strongly influenced by the closeness of an ocean or other large body of water. The annual temperature range tends to be small and precipitation high

Question 9

Define moderating effect

Answer 9

Affect the large bodies of water have on the climate over nearby land areas. Winter temperatures are warmer and summer temperatures are cooler than areas located away from large bodies of water. The result is a small annual temperature range