Terms Flashcards

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Define Air mass

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Large body of air having the same moisture and temperature conditions throughout

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2
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Define prevailing winds

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When’s that are most commonly found in the area EX. Canada winds are the westerlies

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Define polar front

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Stormy boundary between Cold, dry polar air, and warm moist tropical air

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Define jet stream

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West to east movement of air in the mid-latitude flowing at speeds of up to 4000 km/h at an altitude of between 8000 and 15,000 m

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Define condensation

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Process whereby water vapor is cooled and changes from an invisible gas to liquid water. Condensed vapor is what forms clouds

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6
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Define dewpoint

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Temperature in which condensation occurs

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7
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Define saturated

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The air is so full of water vapor that it is not able to hold any more water at that temperature

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Define maritime climate

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Climate type that is strongly influenced by the closeness of an ocean or other large body of water. The annual temperature range tends to be small and precipitation high

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Define moderating effect

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Affect the large bodies of water have on the climate over nearby land areas. Winter temperatures are warmer and summer temperatures are cooler than areas located away from large bodies of water. The result is a small annual temperature range

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