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What is a cyclone |
Low pressure system |
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How many types of storms |
Middle latitude (biggest) Tropical cyclone Thunderstorms Tornado (smallest) |
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What Is the relationship between middle latitude cyclones and weather |
Mid latitude is the chief weather marker |
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What is Bjerknes theory |
Growth, development and death of a middle latitude cycle |
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Storm of the century |
a mid latitude cyclone that struck the eastern seaboard March 13-14 |
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Duration of a middle latitude cycle |
7-14 days |
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How is the jet stream related to middle latitude cyclones |
The jet stream steers the middle latitude cyclones west to east |
