Chapter 16- Tropical Meteorology Flashcards
42.38.2
Interpret a simplified diagram of the tropical Hadley Cells (one in each hemisphere)
showing the pattern of horizontal mixing in mid and high latitudes of both
hemispheres.
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Explain what is meant by: (a) meteorological (or thermal) equator;
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Explain what is meant by: (b) equatorial trough;
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Explain what is meant by: (c) intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) ;
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Explain what is meant by: (d) South Pacific convergence zone.
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Describe the seasonal location of the equatorial trough, and explain the reasons for the
change in location.
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State the region where maximum convergence, convection and cloud developments are
found relative to the equatorial trough.
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Describe the essential difference between ‘equatorial trough’ and ‘inter-tropical
convergence zone’.
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Describe the weather, icing, turbulence and cloud-related factors commonly associated
with an: (a) ‘active’ ITCZ;
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Describe the weather, icing, turbulence and cloud-related factors commonly associated
with an: (b) ‘inactive’ ITCZ.
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Describe the origin, preferred location, and characteristics of the South Pacific
Converge Zone.
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42.38.16
With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (a) flow pattern;
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (b) anti-cyclonic subsidence and associated meteorological conditions;
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (c) approximate horizontal and vertical limits;
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (d) typical wind velocity normally found above the trade wind zone;
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (e) seasonal changes in location and their effect on wind direction;
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (f) typical wind strengths, including variation in strength during the summer and
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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following aspects of the ‘trade winds’ in both
hemispheres of the Pacific Ocean: (g) the effect of the trade winds on the weather experienced in island groups and
northern Australia.
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Describe the following disturbances experienced in tropical latitudes: (a) individual cumulus disturbances;
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Describe the following disturbances experienced in tropical latitudes: (b) mesoscale convective areas;
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Describe the following disturbances experienced in tropical latitudes: (c) wave disturbances.
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Describe the factors involved in wet monsoons in terms of: (a) seasonal factors;
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Describe the factors involved in wet monsoons in terms of: (b) effect of large land masses and orographic obstructions;
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Describe the factors involved in wet monsoons in terms of: (c) the location of the major monsoon regions.
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With regard to the formation, development and decay of tropical cyclones, describe
the: (a) relationship with the equatorial trough;
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With regard to the formation, development and decay of tropical cyclones, describe
the: (b) requirement for, and supply of, thermal energy;
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With regard to the formation, development and decay of tropical cyclones, describe
the: (c) effect of high level divergence;
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With regard to the formation, development and decay of tropical cyclones, describe
the: (d) mechanics of formation, and characteristics, of the ‘cyclone eye’;
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With regard to the formation, development and decay of tropical cyclones, describe
the: (e) requirement for a ‘warm core’.
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State the four stages of development of tropical cyclones.
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For each stage of development, describe the: (a) atmospheric pressure tendency;
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For each stage of development, describe the: (b) typical wind strengths, including variations in wind velocity in, and either side
of, the cyclone eye;
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For each stage of development, describe the: (c) typical radii of the affected areas;
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For each stage of development, describe the: (d) associated weather, and the location within the cyclone where the worst
conditions are commonly experienced.
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Describe the common causes that lead to the decay of tropical cyclones.
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State the season during which tropical cyclones are generally experienced.
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Explain what is meant by the Walker Circulation based on the factors involved in the: (a) east of the South Pacific Ocean;
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Explain what is meant by the Walker Circulation based on the factors involved in the: (b) west of the South Pacific Ocean.
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Define the ENSO Index, describe the factors involved when the index changes from
positive to negative and include the effect of these changes on: (a) prevailing winds in tropical and mid latitude regions;
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Define the ENSO Index, describe the factors involved when the index changes from
positive to negative and include the effect of these changes on: (b) meteorological conditions experienced in Australasia.
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Describe what is meant by ‘streamline analysis’ and state the reason why this analysis
is necessary in tropical latitudes.
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Define ‘isotach’ and demonstrate proficiency in interpreting information provided by
isotachs on a chart.
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42.38.40
Interpret examples of streamline patterns commonly shown on streamline charts (e.g.
inflows, outflows etc).
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