Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Tropical continental
A
Summer~
Hot, dry and sunny
Winter~
Warm, dry and sunny
- comes from Sahara desert
- our least common air mass
- only affects uk in summer
- brings heatwaves and droughts
- found in anticyclones
- usually light breeze
2
Q
Polar maritime
A
Summer~
Cool showers and cloudy
Winter~
Cool, rainy and cloudy
- comes from North Atlantic Ocean
- often brings strong winds
- usually westerly or North westerly winds
- our most common air mass
3
Q
Polar continental
A
Summer~
Hot, dry and sunny
Winter~
Very cold and dry
- comes from Siberia
- fog is common
- very little wind
- associated with anticyclones
4
Q
Arctic maritime
A
Summer~
Cold, cloudy and rainy
Winter~
Very cold and snowy
- comes from Norway and Greenland
- often brings bitter winds
5
Q
Tropical maritime
A
Summer~
Warm, rainy and cloudy
Winter~
Mild, rainy and cloudy
- comes from Atlantic Ocean
- usually southwesterly winds
- quite strong winds
- found in warm sector of depression
