Thunderstorms, the Wind and Air Quality (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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When do urban areas experience the highest frequency of thunderstorms?
When do urban areas experience the highest frequency of thunderstorms?
Late afternoon & early evening in summer
What role does latent heat play in thunderstorm development?
What role does latent heat play in thunderstorm development?
Adds energy to fuel convectional uplift
What is the Venturi effect in urban environments?
What is the Venturi effect in urban environments?
Wind speed increases through narrow gaps
What happens on the lee side of a building?
What happens on the lee side of a building?
Low pressure develops with vortices
What occurs when buildings are spaced very close together?
What occurs when buildings are spaced very close together?
Dead air pockets trap pollutants
What percentage of UK carbon monoxide emissions comes from road transport?
What percentage of UK carbon monoxide emissions comes from road transport?
90%
How do temperature inversions trap pollution over cities?
How do temperature inversions trap pollution over cities?
Warm air layer above acts like a lid
What causes photochemical smog to form?
What causes photochemical smog to form?
Sunlight reacts with NOx & hydrocarbons
How many deaths resulted from the December 1952 London smog?
How many deaths resulted from the December 1952 London smog?
Over 4,000
How many trees have been planted in London to absorb pollution?
How many trees have been planted in London to absorb pollution?
280,000