Ch.5, Lea. 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Front
A
The place where two air masses meet
2
Q
Thunderstorm
A
A rainstorm that includes thunder and lightning
3
Q
Tornadoe
A
A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with extremely high winds
4
Q
Low pressure closure
A
An area of low mass of air with low pressure surrounded by an area of high pressure
5
Q
Hurricane
A
A very large swirling storm with very low pressure at the center
6
Q
Storm surge
A
A bulge of water created by an area of low pressure in the ocean
7
Q
Cyclone
A
A storm with a low pressure closure and a circular pattern of winds
8
Q
Monsoon
A
A seasonal wind usually associated with heavy rain
9
Q
Air mass
A
A large region air that has a similar temperature and humidity
