Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Weather definition
A
State of the atmosphere at a given time and place
2
Q
Climate
A
The prevailing atmospheric conditions over a 30 year interval
3
Q
UK Climate
A
The convergence of moist maritime air and dry continental to create temperate oceanic climate
4
Q
Summers?
A
Cool
5
Q
Winters
A
Mild
6
Q
Rainfall?
A
All year
7
Q
5 effects of anti-cyclones
A
High air pressure clockwise spiralling air Low cloud cover Low air quality Increased fog
8
Q
5 effects of depressions
A
Low air pressure Anti-clockwise spiralling air High cloud cover Higher air quality Increased fog
