Anticyclones

Question 1

What is an anticyclone?

Answer 1

An anticyclone is an area of high pressure where the air is descending

Question 2

Characteristics of an anticyclone? (3)

Answer 2

Air sinks and diverges at the surface.

Wind blows clockwise in the northern hemisphere

Brings clear skies, dry weather and little wind

Question 3

Characteristics of a summer anti cyclone

Answer 3

Hot, sunny days

Cool nights, can cause dew or fog

Question 4

Characteristics of a winter anticyclone?

Answer 4

Cold days and frosty nights

Risk of fog and frost due to lack of cloud cover

Question 5

Advantages to an anticyclone in summer?

Answer 5

There are no clouds so it will be warm which will benefit tourism.

The wind will be slow which is good for days out and picnics.

Question 6

Advantages to anticyclones in winter?

Answer 6

There will be few clouds to trap heat so it will be cold which will drive up heating bills.

The wind will be slow so it’ll reduce wind chill

Question 7

Disadvantages to an anticyclone in summer?

Answer 7

The dry conditions will mean crops will suffer.

There may be high UV due to lack of clouds leading to skin damage.

Question 8

Disadvantages to anticyclones in winter?

Answer 8

The dry conditions mean it will be frosty which will damage fruit crops

There will be few clouds so no rain and perfect for sports activities