Meteorology Flashcard

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Coriolis Effect

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An effect that causes the apparent deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame.

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What is the standard barometric pressure at sea level?

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1013.8 mb

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The Coriolis effect is due to the _____ of Earth.

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rotation

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What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass?

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cold front

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How does latitude affect the climate of an area?

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The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

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What is the primary cause of wind on Earth?

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Differences in air pressure.

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Define 'front' in meteorology.

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A boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream influences weather by steering air masses and storm systems.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.