Weather Hazards (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What is Global Atmospheric Circulation?
What is Global Atmospheric Circulation?
Movement of air between equator & poles
Which is the main atmospheric cell to know?
Which is the main atmospheric cell to know?
The Hadley Cell
What happens to air at the equator?
What happens to air at the equator?
It rises due to intense heating
What type of pressure is created when air rises?
What type of pressure is created when air rises?
Low pressure
At what latitude does air cool and sink in the Hadley Cell?
At what latitude does air cool and sink in the Hadley Cell?
30° north & south
What type of pressure zone is created when air sinks?
What type of pressure zone is created when air sinks?
High pressure
What happens to air as it sinks?
What happens to air as it sinks?
It becomes warmer and drier
What is found at the high pressure zones at 30° N&S?
What is found at the high pressure zones at 30° N&S?
Deserts
Which statement about air pressure is correct?
Which statement about air pressure is correct?
Sinking air = high, rising air = low
What weather do low pressure systems bring to the UK?
What weather do low pressure systems bring to the UK?
Wet and windy weather