Global Hazards Flashcards
What are tropical storms?
Tropical storms are intense low pressure weather systems with heavy rain and strong winds that spiral around the centre.
What is Precipitation?
Precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls to the Earth.
What is a drought?
droughts occur when there is abnormally low rainfall for an extended period of time.
How is a high pressure area like?
High pressure area has clear ,calm weather and cold air sinks.
How is a low pressure area like?
Low pressure area has stormy, cloudy weather and hot air rises.
What do you call surface wind blowing towards the equator?
Trade winds
Winds are distorted by …
the earth’s rotation.
Surface wind ……… ….. and moisture from one place to another.
Surface wind TRANSFER HEAT and moisture from one place to another.
What do tropical storms form above?
Tropical storms form above oceans where temperatures are over 27 degrees.
