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8TH WEATHER #2
8th WEATHER LESSON 2 VOCABULARY
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AIR MASS | large body of air with distinct temperature and moisture characteristics |
| BLIZZARD | violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperature, strong winds, and blowing winds. |
| DOMINATE | to exert the guiding influence on |
| FRONT | boundary between two airmasses |
| HIGH-PRESSURE SYSTEM | large body of circulating air that has high pressure at its center and lower pressure on the outside |
| HURRICANE | intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h |
| LOW-PRESSURE SYSTEM | large body of circulating air that has low pressure at its center and higher pressure on the outside |
| TORNADO | violent, whirling column of air that comes in contact with the ground. |