Types of Winds Flashcards
1
Q
Bora
A
Cold Katabatic.
Originates from Mt. of Yugoslavia & NE Italy.
Flows in coastal plains of the ADRIATIC SEA.
2
Q
Burans
A
Strong NEly wind in RUSSIA & central ASIA.
In winters.
Often blows snow. (then called PURGA)
3
Q
Chinook
A
4
Q
Doldrums
A
5
Q
Haboobs
A
6
Q
Harmattan
A
7
Q
Khamsin
A
8
Q
Minstral
A
9
Q
Roaring 40s
A
10
Q
Trades
A
11
Q
Horse Lats (bonus ques!)
A
12
Q
Geostrophic Wind
A
13
Q
Cyclostrophic wind.
A
14
Q
Gradient Wind.
A
15
Q
Inertial Wind
A
16
Q
Vorticity
A
17
Q
Thermal Wind
A
18
Q
Land Breeze
A
19
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Sea Breeze
A
20
Q
Fohn Wind
A
21
Q
Katabatic
A
22
Q
Anabatic
A
