Weather Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell of the global atmospheric circulation system between 60 to 90 degrees latitude
A
Polar cell
2
Q
What is the cell of the global atmospheric circulation system between 60 to 30 degrees latitude
A
Ferrel Cell
3
Q
What is the cell of the global atmospheric circulation system between 30 to 0 degrees latitude
A
Hadley cell
4
Q
Air that is sinking forms areas of _________ pressure
A
High
5
Q
Air that is rising forms areas of _________ pressure
A
Low
6
Q
What sea surface temperature is required for tropical storms to form?
A
27 degrees
7
Q
What degrees of latitude do tropical storms form
A
5 degrees to 30 degrees
