Winds

Question 1

A katabatic wind -

Answer 1

is a downslope flow of cold air

Question 1

The surface wind around an area of low pressure in the southern hemisphere blows -

Answer 1

clockwise and inwards

Question 2

If the wind direction changes in a clockwise direction it is said to-

Answer 2

veer

Question 3

The coriolis force in the southern hemisphere acts -

Answer 3

at right angles to the direction of the wind, causing a deflection to the left

Question 3

A wind caused by uneven heating in coastal regions flows -

Answer 3

from the sea by day and from the land by night

Question 3

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the -

Answer 3

land to the sea during the night

Question 4

Close isobars mean -

Answer 4

strong winds

Question 5

If the forecast wind is 030/20 kt, ti wil blow -

Answer 5

from 030T

Question 5

When flying towards a low in the southern hemisphere, an aircraft would experience-

Answer 5

left drift

Question 6

Within the friction layer, with increasing height, the wind -

Answer 6

backs

Question 6

fI you stand with your back to the wind in the southern hemisphere, the region of low pressure will be-

Answer 6

on your right

Question 7

The friction layer extends up to about -

Answer 7

3000