Exam 7: Air Masses and Weather Systems

The cyclones and anticyclones of the midlatitudes are steered, or guided, along paths influenced by the ____. ​

In the two-letter codes that identify air masses on weather maps, an m as the first letter stands for ____. ​

Compare the characteristics of continental polar (cP)air masses and maritime polar (mP)air masses in winter. What will happen if a maritime polar air mass moves over the continent?

The first letter of the two-letter code used to identify air masses on weather maps is either m or c .

On a weather map, mT stands for "maritime temperate".

Air descends through the "eye" of a hurricane.

Maritime polar air masses develop in central Canada.

The two-letter code mE on a weather map represents a(n)____ air mass. (two words)

Which of these weather map codes denotes the coldest type of air mass? ​

In midlatitude cyclones, the cold front typically moves faster and eventually overtakes the warm front, producing a(n)_______________ front.

The slope of a(n)____ front is gentle.

Thunderstorms that form on the windward sides of mountains are classified as ____. ​

A cyclone is generally much larger than an anticyclone.

Tornado intensities are determined by the ____. ​

Once an air mass forms, it will stay exactly the same as it travels over different land masses or water bodies.

A(n)____ is usually characterized by clear skies, gentle winds, and a general lack of precipitation. ​

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify _______________ intensity.

A(n)_______________ front occurs when a cold air mass actively moves in on a warmer air mass and pushes it upward.

Hurricanes tend to intensify when they move over land surfaces.

Some anticyclones move into the midlatitudes from northern Canada in what are called _______________ of frigid continental polar air. (two words)