Atmospheric Transfers By Wind Belts Flashcards
1
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Source Regions for warm tropical air masses:
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Sub-tropical high pressure belts.
These undergo much of the heating.
2
Q
South And North-Westerly winds
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Heat energy moved from tropics to poles thru these wind belts.
3
Q
South and North-Easterly
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Move air towards the equator to gain heat.
4
Q
Winter air cooling via conduction
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Winter air becomes very cool by conduction during content w/ the cold land surface.
5
Q
Continental Air Mass
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These are formed over continents.
They have a low humidity.
6
Q
Maritime Air Masses
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These have high humidity and moisture content.
Lower layers become saturated w moisture as they pass over the ocean.
