Weather Flashcard

Front

Distance north or south of the Equator is called _______.

Back

latitude

Front

As altitude _____________ temperature ___________.

Back

increases, decreases

Front

What climate does the area on the side of the mountain opposite a large body of water have?

Back

a dry climate.

Front

What season would it be in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

Hot air (RISES / FALLS) __________.

Back

RISES

Front

The Coriolis Effect is caused by

Back

Earth rotating on its axis

Front

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? Options: High pressure system, Low pressure system, Cold front, Warm front

Back

Low pressure system

Front

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? Options: High pressure system, Low pressure system, Cold Front, Warm Front

Back

High pressure system

Front

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

Back

Dallas & Houston

Front

In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?

Back

The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.