28.2 Flashcards

1
Q

how many jet streams are there in the world

A

4 Streams

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2
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how many pressure systems are there

A

2 systems

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3
Q

What is a low pressure system known as

A

A Low (L)

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4
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which direction does a low pressure system flow

A

Counter Clockwise

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5
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What are some results of a low pressure system

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Since air rises clouds will form and precipitation can happen

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6
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what is a high pressure system known as

A

A High (H)

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7
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What direction does a high system flow

A

Clockwise

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8
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What do a high pressure system cause

A

Air to sink which results in clear skies

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9
Q

what are the four weather fronts

A

Cold fronts
Warm fronts
Stationary fronts
Occluded fronts

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10
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how are cold fronts created

A

Cold air forces warm air upward in a fast and chaotic manner

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11
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what represents a cold front in the weather forecast

A

blue triangles

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12
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How are warm fronts created

A

Warm air gently rises above cold air

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13
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What represents a warm front in the weather report

A

Red circles

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14
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How are stationary fronts created

A

cold and warm air masses meet and neither front advances

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15
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What represents stationary fronts in a weather report

A

semi circles and triangles alternating on top and bottom

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16
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how are Occluded fronts created

A

A fast moving cold fronts that overtakes a slow warm front which can create thunderstorms and high winds

17
Q

What represents the occluded fronts in a weather forecast

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Purple triangles and semi circle alternating on top