Science Ch5 Les4 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is front?
A
The place where two air masses meet.
2
Q
What is thunderstorm?
A
A rainstorm that includes thunder and lightning.
3
Q
What is tornado?
A
A rotating,funnel-shaped cloud with extremely high winds.
4
Q
What is low pressure closure?
A
An area of low pressure surrounded by an area of high pressure.
5
Q
What is hurricane?
A
A very large, swirling storm with very low pressure at its center and wind speeds higher than 73 milers per hour.
6
Q
What is storm surge?
A
A bugle of water created by an area of very low pressure in the ocean.
7
Q
What is cyclone?
A
A storm with low pressure closure and a circular pattern of winds.
8
Q
What is monsoon?
A
A seasonal wind usually associated with heavy rains.
9
Q
What is air mass?
A
A large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity.
