Chapter 4- Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 types of air masses.
A
Polar air masses, maritime air masses, tropical air masses.
2
Q
Name the 3 types of rainfall.
A
Relief rain, cyclonic rain, convection all rain.
3
Q
What is weather?
A
The condition of the atmosphere at a given time, place. Includes temperature, pressure, rainfall, humidity, sunshine.
4
Q
What is a depression?
A
An area of low pressure. The pressure at the centre is lower than at the edges.
5
Q
What is an anticyclone?
A
An area of high pressure. Pressure in centre is bigger than edges.
6
Q
Name the 3 types of cloud.
A
Cirrus, stratus, cumulus.
7
Q
Name the stages of the water cycle.
A
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run-off.
8
Q
What are air masses?
A
Air masses are large amounts of air with similar temperature, pressure, humidity.
