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CH 5 L2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| high pressure system | a large body of circulating air with high pressure at its center and lower pressure outside the system |
| low pressure system | a large body of circulating air with low pressure at its center and higher pressure outside the system |
| air mass | large bodies of air that have uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure |
| front | a boundary between 2 air masses |
| tornado | a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground |
| hurricane | An intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h |
| blizzard | violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow |