The formation of a tropical cyclone

  1. Watch the video clips A to F that are linked to Module 8 as 8.3 Video Clips and write a summary of at least one sentence for each clip describing what you have learned from each clip. (2 pts) (You should list your sentences as A to F. Please follow directions properly as you list your video clip sentences so that they can easily be identified by your classmates) 2. What are the two air mases that have the greatest influence on the weather East of the Rocky Mountains in North America? For each air mass describe the source region, the temperature, and the moisture content. (2 pts) 3. List at least two of the conditions required for the formation of a tropical cyclone (hurricane)? Explain why do most mid-latitude areas only rarely experience a hurricane? Why are there no hurricanes at the Equator? (2 pts) 4. Explain one similarity and one difference between a thunderstorm and a tornado. (1 pt) 8.3 Video Clips: A. Cold and Warm Fronts (1:28) - https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/0divK069wQlBGkjmtiMUhjASTMqV5xfv B. Middle Latitude Cyclone (4:09) - https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/bc_0media_geo/smartfigure/sf-mid-latitude-cyclones.html C. Thunderstorm (3:31) - https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/ycNbrcmkN_E6Cw3DsOA6Yx4VPPOc_DXm D. Tornado (1:35) - https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/Vvh5gfJINX13b5n_EFAXXyHJigOIqnEh E. Hurricane Formation (2:09) - https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/NydFc7nga_sEyqjCbVwD7gZaQKXqYPHf F. Hurricane Sandy (3:06) - https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/W__8OdHh5Sk28l_4R7M4aFQmeNXp2QLb