What Is Global Atmospheric Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
What are global wind patterns?
A
- equatorial low, Inter-tropical convergence zone
- westerlies
- polar easterlies,
Trade winds
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2
Q
What are trade winds?
A
Prevailing winds near the equator. These are also known as tropical easterlies and are found between 0 and 30º
3
Q
Where is the tricellular model?
A
A model showing. atmospheric pressure in a hemisphere in 3 cells: Hadley, Ferrel and Polar
4
Q
What type of weather does high atmospheric pressure bring?
A
Anticyclone/ sunny, clear skies
Low temperature as the air is descending
5
Q
What type of weather does low pressure bring?
A
Cyclone/cloudy weather
Warmer, because the air is rising
6
Q
What is the cause of wind?
A
Differences in atmospheric pressure- air moves from high to low pressure
