Air Masses, Fronts, and Cyclones
Study of air masses, their classification, the formation of fronts, and the development of tropical and temperate cyclones.
Key Questions
- Explain how the interaction of different air masses leads to the formation of fronts.
- Compare the characteristics and formation mechanisms of tropical and temperate cyclones.
- Predict the weather changes associated with the passage of a cold front versus a warm front.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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