Climatology

Question 1

Which direction is air deflected in the upper atmosphere in the:
1-northern hemisphere
2-southern hemisphere

Answer 1

1-right
2-left

Question 2

Due to the Equatorial Low Pressure, what direction does the surface wind blow in the:
1-SH
2-NH

Answer 2

1-SE
2-NE

Question 3

In the Equatorial Climate(0° - 10°)
How are the:
1-winds
2-temps
3-humidity
4-What is caused from Convection in these areas

Answer 3

1-light and variable
2-high all year round
3-high all year round
4-heavy showers and thunderstorms

Question 4

In the Tropical Climate (10° - 20°)
1-how does the amount of rain change as you increase in latitude
2-what is the temp like throughout the year

Answer 4

1-amount of rain decreases
2-fairly high throughout the year

Question 5

Arid Sub-Tropical Climate (20° - 35°)
1-what influences the weather in these regions
2-what is the weather like in these regions (cloud cover and temp)

Answer 5

1-the sub tropical high pressure belt
2-cloudless and hot

Question 6

Mediterranean Climate (35° - 40°)
During winter, what is the most dominant:
1-wind direction
2-pressure system(H or L)
3-temp and stability of air
4-is there cloud and precip
In summer, what is the most dominant:
1-Pressure system(H or L)
2-temp and cloud cover

Answer 6

Winter:
1-westerly
2-Low Pressure
3-cool and unstable
4-yes
Summer:
1-High Pressure
2-hot and sunny