Save
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

Weather

TermDefinition
Gulf Stream Warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Stream Keeps weather near the east coast warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer
Jet Stream Fast flowing air current responsible for the movement of air masses across the U.S. from west to east
Jet Stream Forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass
Jet Stream Winds blow from a boundary of cold air to a boundary of warm air
Prevailing Westerlies Global winds that move air masses from west to east in the US (may be impacted by the Jet Stream)
Prevailing Westerlies Weather pattern responsible for influencing weather in NC
Sea Breeze Cold breeze from sea blows TO the land during the day, switches directions at night
Land Breeze Cold breeze from land blows TO the sea during the night
Weather The day to day weather conditions of a particular place at a particular time, moves west to east
Climate The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Warm Front Brings cloudy skies, steady rain for a long period of time, increased temperatures, wet weather, and air pressure decreases
Cold Front Brings cloudy skies, heavy precipitation for a short period of time, decreased temperatures, less humidity, and air pressure increases
Cirrus Clouds Thin, wispy, made of ice crystals; bring clear skies
Cumulus Clouds White, fluffy; bring fair weather
Stratus Clouds Low, cover the sky like a blanket; bring overcast weather, little skies
Cumulonimbus Clouds *nimbus=rain Tall, large, dark; bring thunderstorms
Created by: 6792289744
Popular Science sets

 

 



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