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ITCZ, Cyclone, Heatwave, UK Climate Flashcards

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What does ITCZ stand for?

A

Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

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Why does the ITCZ position on earth vary?

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Due to the tilt of the earth’s axis

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Is the ITCZ position on earth lower or higher in July?

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Higher

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Does low pressure or high pressure create cyclones?

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Low pressure

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What temperature does the sea need to be to allow the formation of a cyclone?

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27 degrees

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What does the coriolis force do to winds?

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Make them rotate

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Cyclone Pam hit what country?

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Vanuatu

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Does low pressure or high pressure create monsoons?

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Low pressure

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9
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What country is our named example for monsoons?

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India

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Does low pressure or high pressure create droughts?

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High pressure

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What is the difference between the word heatwave and drought?

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Heatwave is unusual weather for that time of year whereas a Drought is a long period of time that has had little precipitation.

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What are the two key impacts of heatwaves and drought in California?

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Lack of water

Wildfires

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What do we mean by maritime?

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Conditions of land close to the sea

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What five factors affect the UK climate?

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Latitude
Aspect
Altitude
Ocean Currents
Jet Stream
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What is a depression?

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Low air pressure system

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What is an anticyclone?

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High pressure system

17
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What is a term used to explain why it is hotter in urban areas than it is in rural areas?

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Urban Heat Island Effect

18
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What are the four reasons why it is hotter in urban areas than rural areas?

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Dark surfaces e.g Tarmac, concrete - absorbs solar radiation
Pollutants - Hold onto the heat
Lack of evaporation - Less plants and water in the Urban areas therefore less evaporation that removes the heat.
Large buildings stopping/ reducing/ changing the flow of wind therefore heat is not dispersed

Geography GCSE Flashcards C2 (10 decks)

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