Lesson 7: Atmospheric Circulation, Air masses and Fronts
Learning Activities

Here are some exploration applets that should help you learn some important concepts.


Activity 1: Airmass

Practice identifying different airmasses on a weather map, and practice the source regions of North America.

 

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Activity 2: Airmass source regions

Quiz yourself on knowledge of source regions for airmasses that influence the weather of North America.

 

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Activity 3: General circulation

Indentify the ITCZ and subtropical highs on a satellite composite image.

 

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Activity 4: None

 

 

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