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6.4.4: Summarize the relationship of the movement of air masses, high and low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms (including thunderstorms,
Weather & Climate Severe Weather Objectives List and describe the main types of storms and explain how they form. List and describe basic safety for.
Weather. Atmospheric layers Troposphere – weather occurs here, closest to ground, colder as you rise; ends with the tropopause. Stratosphere – jet stream.
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Clouds & Storms
Clouds & Storms Ch. 23 & 24 SOL 13 The student will investigate and understand that energy transfer between the sun and the Earth and its atmosphere drives.
Air Masses, Pressure Systems, and Frontal Boundaries
Storms: – Violent disturbances within the atmosphere. – Caused by sudden changes in air pressure which cause rapid air movement in an area. – Similar conditions.
Would you want to be a storm chaser? Why or Why not?
Air masses Are huge bodies of air, with similar temperatures & moisture. They are formed over water or land in tropical or polar regions. Air masses move.
Storms: Violent disturbances within the atmosphere.
