Regional Climatology Flashcards
1
Q
The Arid sub-tropical climate will occur at what latitude and why?
A
Latitude 20 - 30 degrees. The subtropical highs between the ferrel and Hadley cells contain dry stable high pressure which will resist cloud formation and thus, rain.
2
Q
The equatorial region can be found where, and the rain season?
A
0 - 10 degrees. High temperature and high humidity along with the convective activity result in high rain fall. Rain season is between march and September
3
Q
The savannah or tropical transition can be found at what latitude?
A
10 - 20 degrees
4
Q
The savannah or tropical transition can be found where?
A
10 - 20 degrees
5
Q
The warm temperate or mediterranean can be found?
A
35 - 40 degrees
6
Q
The ITCZ follow -
A
The sun
