Science Ch.5,Les 4 Flashcards
1
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Cyclone
A
A storm with a low pressure closure and a circular pattern of winds.
2
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Front
A
The place where two air masses meet.
3
Q
Thunderstorm
A
A rainstorm that includes thunder and lightning.
4
Q
Tornadoes
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A rotating,funnel-shaped cloud with extremely high winds.
5
Q
Low pressure closure
A
A large mass of air with low atmospheric pressure at the center.
6
Q
Hurricane
A
A very large,swirling storm with very low pressure at its center and wind speeds higher than 73 miles per hour.
7
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Monsoon
A
A seasonal wind usually associated with heavy rains .
8
Q
Storm surge
A
A bulge of water created by an area of very low pressure in the ocean.
9
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Air mass
A
A large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity.
