CH 28.2 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
The apparent deflection of an object due to Earths rotation
A
Coriolis effect
2
Q
Air masses interact in zones.
A
Weather fronts
3
Q
A jet steam is a narrow band of fast moving high altitude air.
A
Jet stream
4
Q
Is a large volume of air with uniform moisture and temperature throughout.
A
air mass
5
Q
Climate and weather
A
Climate is the long term average of weather conditions.
