General Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
__________ refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
A
Weather
2
Q
A __________ forms where cold and warm air masses meet
A
Front
3
Q
The point at which water condenses is called __________
A
Dew point
4
Q
Scientists who study and try to predict the weather are called __________
A
Meteorologists
5
Q
A large body of air that has the same properties as the Earth’s surface over which it develops is called a(n) __________
A
Air mass
6
Q
__________ pressure air usually means good weather because the air’s sinking motion makes it difficult for air to rise and clouds to form
A
High
7
Q
The __________ is responsible for the apparent turning of fluids on Earth- causes winds/water to move to the right in the northern hemisphere
A
Coriolis Effect
