Science Ch.5 Les,4 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is a front?
A
The place where two air masses meet
2
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What is a thunderstorm?
A
A rainstorm that includes thunder and lightning
3
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What is a tornado?
A
A rotating, funnel-shaped cloud with extremely high winds
4
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What is low pressure closure?
A
An area of low pressure surrounded by an area of high pressure
5
Q
What is a hurricane?
A
A very large, swirling storm with very low pressure at its center and wind speeds higher than 73 miles per hour
6
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What is a storm surge?
A
A bulge of water created by an area of very low pressure in the ocean.
7
Q
What is a cyclone?
A
A storm with a low pressure closure and a circular patterns of winds
8
Q
What is a monsoon?
A
A seasonal wind usually associated with heavy rains
9
Q
What is air mass?
A
A large region air that has a similar temperature and humidity
