Download Define wind: How is wind named? Types of Winds: 1. Cold, sinking

Name:_____________________________________ Class:________________ Date:_____________
Define wind:
Wind Tools:
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How is wind named?
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measures __________________
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Label the winds below:
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measures _______________
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Types of Winds:
1. ________________________
Cold, sinking air
2. _________________________
Winds travel from west to east
Strong influence on U.S. Weather
3. __________________________
Given this name because of the early
trade routes between Europe and the
Americas
1) Sea Breeze:
During the day, the air over the ocean is colder, denser, and higher pressure. It flows to the lower pressure air over the land.
Warmer, less dense air over the land rises and flows to the
ocean.
2) Land Breeze:
At night, the air over the land is colder and higher
pressure, because the sun has gone down. The
air moves toward the ocean because the air over the
ocean is now warmer and lower pressure. The air
over the ocean rises and travels towards the land.
m= __________________________
c= ___________________________
T= ________________________
P=_______________________
Description of weather:
Description of weather:
Where does this air mass form?
Where does this air mass form?
Description of weather:
Description of weather:
Where does this air mass form?
Where does this air mass form?
Fronts: Draw the symbols for each type of front.
Cold Front:
 Cold air mass invades a warm air mass
 Cold air sinks and slides under warm air
 Rainstorms or thunderstorms develop
Warm Front:
 Warm air mass invades a cold air mass
 Warm air slides up and over the cool air
 Rain or snow often occurs
Stationary Front:
 A cold front or warm front stays in place
for several days
 Does not invade another front
 Clouds and precipitation often form at
boundary
Occluded Front:
 Two masses of cold air meet
 High winds and heavy rains or snow