Chapter 1- Atmospheric Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
The cycle in which heated material rises and cooler material sinks?
A
Convection cell
2
Q
Global winds that flow from the west to the east?
A
Westerlies
3
Q
Currents that cycle between the equator and 30 degrees north or south?
A
Hadley Cells
4
Q
The area of high air pressure where the air is sinking?
A
High pressure system.
5
Q
What is the name for a large amount/body of water of circulating air with low pressure and rising air at its centre?
A
Low pressure system
6
Q
What are trade winds?
A
Global winds that flow toward the equator, turning west as they pass.
