Chapter 4- Weather Flashcards

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Name 3 types of air masses.

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Polar air masses, maritime air masses, tropical air masses.

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Name the 3 types of rainfall.

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Relief rain, cyclonic rain, convection all rain.

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What is weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a given time, place. Includes temperature, pressure, rainfall, humidity, sunshine.

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What is a depression?

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An area of low pressure. The pressure at the centre is lower than at the edges.

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What is an anticyclone?

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An area of high pressure. Pressure in centre is bigger than edges.

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Name the 3 types of cloud.

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Cirrus, stratus, cumulus.

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Name the stages of the water cycle.

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run-off.

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What are air masses?

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Air masses are large amounts of air with similar temperature, pressure, humidity.

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