Climates Flashcards

1
Q

When are the two main rainy seasons in the tropical forrest climate?

A

March and spetember

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2
Q

Why does it rain in the tropical savannah?

A

Itcz moves north un the summer

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3
Q

What direction is the trade winds in both hemispheres?

A

N - SW. S - NE

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4
Q

If a southern hemisphere trade wind from the SE, what happens to its direction when it crosses over the equator but not the ITCZ?

A

SW

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5
Q

The cloud (convective) activity occurs at the blank of an eastily wave.

A

Rear

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6
Q

What occurs at the harmattan?

A

Dry wind and low visibility due to sand

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7
Q

The ITCZ reaches Dakar in africa in august resulting in blank

A

Thunderstorms

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8
Q

When wind is SW in a monsoon is it wet or dry?

A

Wet

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9
Q

If cold air lies above warm air, stable/unstable conditions can develop.

A

Unstable

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10
Q

When do cold air drops develop?

A

After a cold front has passed

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11
Q

What can only be discovered by looking at an upper airchart?

A

Cold air drop

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12
Q

What hPa level would you look for a cold air drop?

A

500hPa

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13
Q

How long does a cold air drop last?

A

A couple of days.

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