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7.2 Vocab
7.2 Vocabulary Terms
Term | Definition |
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High-Pressure System | a large body of circulating air with high pressure at its center and lower pressure outside of the system |
Low-Pressure System | a large body of circulating air with low pressure at its center and higher pressure outside of the system |
Air Masses | large bodies of air with distinct temperature and moisture characteristics |
Front | a boundary between two air masses |
Tornado | a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground |
Hurricane | an intense tropical storm with wins exceeing 119 km/h |
Blizzard | a violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow |