Questions and Answers
How are air masses classified?
Temperature and humidity
A rapidly moving cold air mass meets a slowly moving warm air mass and forms what front?
Cold front
What is a rotating funnel-shaped cloud with high winds that extends from a cloud to the Earth's surface?
Tornado
Very large tropical cyclones with high winds are called?
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What are lines joining places that have the same temperature called?
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Study Notes
Air Mass Classification
- Air masses are classified based on temperature and humidity, which influence weather patterns.
Cold Front
- A cold front occurs when a rapidly moving cold air mass collides with a slowly moving warm air mass, leading to significant changes in weather.
Tornado
- A tornado is defined as a rotating funnel-shaped cloud that can produce high winds, extending from a storm cloud to the Earth’s surface.
Hurricane
- Hurricanes are very large tropical cyclones characterized by high winds, capable of causing substantial damage and disruption.
Isotherms
- Isotherms are lines that connect points with the same temperature, helping visualize temperature distribution across an area.
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Description
This quiz explores the classification of air masses, the dynamics of cold fronts, and the characteristics of severe weather phenomena such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Understand how isotherms relate to temperature distribution and weather patterns.
