Depressions Flashcards
1
Q
Where do depressions form?
A
over the atlantic ocean
2
Q
How does a depression form?
A
warm moist air from the tropics meets cold, dry air from the the poles.
the warm air is less dense so it rises above the cold air
condensation occurs as the warm air rises causing clouds to develop
rising air causes low pressure
winds blow into depression spiral
3
Q
what is a warm front?
A
front edge of moving warm air
4
Q
what is a cold front
A
front edge of moving cold air
