Air Pressure; Creating Different Weather Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Low Pressure Steps
A
1) Air rises
2) Leads to clouds
3) Leads to low pressure
2
Q
High Pressure Steps
A
1) Air descends
2) No clouds
3) Leads to high pressure
3
Q
High pressure would be present if..
A
High pressure would be present if it was a hot sunny day.
4
Q
High pressure moves..
A
High pressure moves downwards.
5
Q
Low pressure would be present if..
A
Low pressure would be present if it was a cloudy, rainy day.
6
Q
Define air mass.
A
A huge area of air with the same temp, pressure and humidity.
7
Q
Maritime =
A
Wet.
8
Q
Continental =
A
Dry.
9
Q
Polar =
A
Cold.
10
Q
Arctic =
A
Very cold.
11
Q
Tropical =
A
Warm.
