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The prevailing westerlies, the major wind belts over the continental United States, generally push air masses from
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Cold, dry air affecting the northern United States in winter often comes from
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
What type of weather is associated with a Low Pressure system?
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Hurricanes typically form over
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Which statement describes the warm air compared to the cool air?
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Conduction heats only the lowest few centimeters of the atmosphere because
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-pressure system?
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
Which of the following does NOT cause major health concerns after large floods?
continental polar air masses
air comes into direct contact with the warmed surface of Earth
the rising air is less dense
west to east
extreme cold
cloudy skies and rain
warm ocean water
thunderstorms
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