28.2 Flashcards
how many jet streams are there in the world
4
how many pressure systems are there
2
what are low pressure system also known as
a low
which direction does a low rotate
counterclockwise
what are some results of a low pressure system
causes the air to rise,which results in cloud formation and precipitation
what is a high pressure system often known as
a high
which direction does a high pressure system rotate
clockwise
what are some results of a high pressure system
air sinks creating clear sky
what are the four water fronts
cold,warm,stationary,and occl
uded fronts
how are cold fronts created
where cold air forces warm air upward in a fast and choatic manner
how are cold fronts represented on a weather for cast
how are warm fronts created
warm air rises gently above cold air
how are warm fronts repricented on a weather forcast
red
how are warm fronts repricented on a weather forcast
red
a climate that is strongly affected by an ocean
maritime climate