Frontal and Non frontal systems Flashcards

1
Q

A trough is

A

an elongated system of isobars extending from a depression.

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2
Q

A system of curved isobars extending from an anticyclone is a:

A

A Ridge

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3
Q

Surface convergence and rising air are associated with:

A

Cyclones (depressions) and troughs

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4
Q

The airmass found in the warm sector of a mid-latitude depression is:

A

Tropical Maritime

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5
Q

on the Passage of a Warm front you would expect to see the wind: In north and south hem

A

Veer in north
Back in South

Out Back is in the southern hem

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