8.10 B Check #1

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation.

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What type of weather front causes prolonged rain?

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A stationary front.

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What weather is associated with a high pressure system?

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Clear and dry weather.

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What causes wind on Earth?

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Differences in air pressure.

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What direction do polar easterlies blow?

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From east to west.

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Define a cold front.

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather?

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The jet stream influences weather patterns and can steer storms.