Test 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Cyclonic
A
Converge at bottom
Diverge at top
2
Q
Anticyclonic
A
Converge at top and diverge at bottom
3
Q
Never cross the t
A
From left to right
4
Q
If you must cross the t, do it
A
From right to left and greater than 300nm
5
Q
Right semi circle
A
Dangerous
6
Q
Left semi circle
A
Navigable
7
Q
Downward motion of air is known as
A
Subsidence
8
Q
Increased air temperature with height
A
Inversión
9
Q
Type of cold anticyclone
A
Transitory cold anticyclone
10
Q
Types of warm anticyclone
A
Permanent and temporary
11
Q
Beaufort force <7
A
Tropical depression
12
Q
Beaufort force 8-9
A
Moderate tropical depression
13
Q
Force 10-11
A
Severe tropical storm
14
Q
Force 12
A
Hurricane
15
Q
Tropical storm normally don’t form around 5* of equator due to
A
Coriolis is too small
