Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Science Air Masses &

QuestionAnswer
The type of winds that blow in one direction that are responsible for moving air masses prevaling winds
The measure of how much water vapor is in the atmosphere is called humidity
A weather front where 2 air masses collide, but neither pushes the other out of the way stationary front
This describes how air circulates due to the cooling and heating of air molecules convection
A weather front where an air mass gets separated from the ground occluded front
Which type of air would you find at air mass B Warm and humid
What causes the Coriolis Effect Spinning of the Earth
A weather front where a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass out of way resulting in heavy rain cold front
Which of the following statements best describes the weather conditions at positions A and B shown below? It is warmer at position A than at position B.
Select only the statements below that describe the air in a Low Pressure System. 1. air is rising 2. air causes rain and clouds 3. air rotates counterclockwise
The boundary where 2 air masses meet is called front
What 2 characteristics are used to classify air masses temperature and humidity
Identify the front shown in the picture below and describe the type of weather that is mostly likely to occur at this front. The type of front in the picture is a warm front. You would expect light showers to occur at this type of front
What causes wind Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.
What type of front is approaching Denver? Captionless Image warm front
Minneapolis is experiencing a High Pressure System. What type of weather are they most likely experiencing Minneapolis is most likely experiencing sunny skies and clear weather.
Look at the map below. Find Chicago, IL. What type of weather will Chicago experience tomorrow? Use data from the map to support your answer. Chicago will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrow because a cold front is approaching.
Created by: Jascoil
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards