Physical Geography OBJECTIVES

GEOG 105

LCC 2009

Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation ,
9th edition, McKnight & Hess

Chapter 7 - Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Identify the major air masses types and their source regions.

  2. Understand the concept of a front and differentiate between warm, cold, and occluded fronts.

  3. Describe weather changes associated with the passage of a mid-latitude cyclone.

  4. Recognize and describe the hazards associated with hurricanes.

  5. Differentiate between mid-latitude cyclones, tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.

  6. Analyze various types of severe weather and the characteristics of each.
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