Chapter 20.1 20.2 Flashcards
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Meteorology
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The study of the processes that govern earths atmosphere
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Air mass
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Is a large body of air in the lower troposphere
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Front
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The boundary that separates opposing air masses
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Cold front
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The boundary between and advancing Cold air mass
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Warm front
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Warm air displaces cold air The boundary between and advancing warm air mass
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Occluded front
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Cold front that catches up to a warm front
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Stationary front
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When a friend is not moving forward
