ITCZ, Cyclone, Heatwave, UK Climate Flashcards
1
Q
- What does ITCZ stand for?
A
Inter Tropical Convergence Zone.
2
Q
- Why does the ITCZ position on earth vary?
A
Due to the tilt of the earth’s axis.
3
Q
- Is the ITCZ position on earth lower or higher in July?
A
Higher.
4
Q
- Does low pressure or high pressure create cyclones?
A
Low pressure.
5
Q
- What temperature does the sea need to be to allow the formation of a cyclone?
A
27 ℃
6
Q
- What does the coriolis force do to winds?
A
Make them rotate.
7
Q
- Cyclone Pam hit what country?
A
Vanuatu.
8
Q
- Does low pressure or high pressure create monsoons?
A
Low Pressure.
9
Q
- What country is our named example for monsoons?
A
India.
10
Q
- Does low pressure or high pressure create droughts?
A
High Pressure
11
Q
- What is the difference between the word heatwave and drought?
A
- Heatwave is unusual weather for that time of year.
- Whereas a Drought is a long period of time that has had little precipitation.
12
Q
- What are the two key impacts of heatwaves and drought in California
A
- Lack of water.
- Wildfires.
13
Q
- What do we mean by maritime?
A
Conditions of land close to the sea.
14
Q
- What five factors affect the UK climate?
A
- Latitude.
- Aspect.
- Altitude.
- Ocean Currents.
- Jet Stream.
15
Q
- What is a depression?
A
Low air pressure system.
