Pop Flashcard Meteorology !

Front

What direction is the wind blowing if it is coming from the northeast?

Back

The wind is blowing towards the southwest.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a local wind that occurs during the day when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace the rising warm air over the land.

Front

What type of front is characterized by cold air moving in?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What weather phenomena are typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What happens to air pressure as a hurricane forms?

Back

Air pressure decreases, leading to stronger winds and the development of the storm.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cold air, often bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

Front

What is the difference between a stationary front and a cold front?

Back

A stationary front does not move significantly, while a cold front actively pushes into warmer air.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Gentle rain and gradual temperature increases.