Effect of climate change on global precipitation patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Areas near the equator receive high amounts of rainfall because…
A
Constant solar heating- large scale evaporation- air masses converge with rising coool water vapour-heavy rainfall.
2
Q
Desert areas have limited rainfall because…
A
They receive sinking dry air from high pressure systems.
3
Q
Polar areas are dry because…
A
Cold air cant hold as much moisture as warm air- less precipitation
4
Q
Mid Latitudes may experience convectional rainfall because…
A
Frontal precipitation occurs here, moist air cools as it is forced to slide to denser mass of air.
5
Q
Large continal interiers tend to be dry because…
A
Large distance from moisture, clouds lose moisture as they move to the centre.
