Seasonal Variations In Presure And Wind Belts Flashcards by Luke Collins | Brainscape

Q

Winds are a result of….

A

Air moving from high to low pressure.

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Q

Pressure of the atmosphere varies with…

A

Height.

Pressures is measured at sea level.

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Q

Low pressure areas are surrounded by…

A

High pressure areas.

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Q

Thermal Pressure change: Heated air becomes….

A

Lighter and lower pressure.

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Q

Denser air…

A

Is cold and compressed.

Changes in temp alter pressure.

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Air pressure falls when air temp…

A

Rises.

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