Sources of Energy (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What are the three key energy sources that drive hot desert geomorphological systems?
What are the three key energy sources that drive hot desert geomorphological systems?
Insolation, wind, and run-off
What does a high angle of incidence cause in hot deserts?
What does a high angle of incidence cause in hot deserts?
Energy concentrated on smaller area
How many hours of daylight do low-mid latitude hot deserts receive year-round?
How many hours of daylight do low-mid latitude hot deserts receive year-round?
Approximately 12 hours
What happens to the Sun's energy in moist environments?
What happens to the Sun's energy in moist environments?
Converts to latent heat via evaporation
Where are many large hot desert areas located in terms of pressure systems?
Where are many large hot desert areas located in terms of pressure systems?
Sub-tropical high-pressure belt
During which months does the Harmattan wind blow in the Sahara?
During which months does the Harmattan wind blow in the Sahara?
November to March
How much annual rainfall defines hot and arid desert areas?
How much annual rainfall defines hot and arid desert areas?
Less than 250 mm
What is overland flow in desert environments?
What is overland flow in desert environments?
Rapid water movement across land surface
What are the two main inputs of sediment into hot deserts?
What are the two main inputs of sediment into hot deserts?
Weathering & fluvial origin
What is a sediment cell in hot deserts?
What is a sediment cell in hot deserts?
Self-contained sediment cycling unit