CH 28.2

Question 1

Narrow band of powerful, fast-moving, high-altitude air embedded in the global wind belts.

Answer 1

Jet Stream

Question 2

The apparent deflection of an object due to Earth’s rotation.

Answer 2

Coriolis Effect

Question 3

A large volume of air with uniform moisture and temperature throughout.

Answer 3

Air Mass

Question 4

Air masses interact in zones

Answer 4

Weather Front

Question 5

Is there only one jet stream in the world?

Answer 5

No, there is 4.

Question 6

How many pressure systems are there?

Answer 6

2, Low and High pressure system

Question 7

What is the low pressure system also known as?

Answer 7

Low (L)

Question 8

Which way does the air flow in a low pressure system?

Answer 8

Counterclockwise

Question 9

What is the result of low pressure system

Answer 9

Air rises and forms clouds and can cause precipitation

Question 10

What is a high pressure system also known as?

Answer 10

High (H)

Question 11

Which direction does a high pressure system flow?

Answer 11

Clockwise

Question 12

What are results of a high pressure system?

Answer 12

Air sinks causing clear skies

Question 13

What are the 4 weather fronts?

Answer 13

Cold, Warm, Stationary, & Occluded

Question 14

What happens during a colds front?

Answer 14

Forces warm air upward in a fast manner causing cumulus clouds to form.

Question 15

What is a cold front represented by on the news?

Answer 15

Blue Triangles

Question 16

On the news what would a warm front be represented by?

Answer 16

Red half circles.

Question 17

What is a stationary front represented by on the news?

Answer 17

Alternating red half circles and blue triangles downward.

Question 18

What is a occluded front represented by on the news?

Answer 18

Purple triangles and half circles.