Relationships Between Air Temperature, Air Pressure And Wind Flashcards
1
Q
What causes a low pressure on the earth’ surface?
A
Hot air expanding and rising
2
Q
What causes a high pressure on Earth’s surface?
A
Cold dense air subsiding to earth’s surface
3
Q
Air moving towards a low pressure is referred to as ?
A
Convergence
4
Q
Air moving away from areas of high pressure is referrred to as :
A
Divergence
5
Q
Which pressure is DWEDD typically associated with ?
A
High pressure
6
Q
What does difference in atmospheric pressure cause?
A
Wind
7
Q
What is the difference between the movement of air on the surface and in the upper air
A
On the surface, air moves across the isobars and in the upper air , air moves parallel to the isobars
