Extreme Precipitation (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What forms can precipitation take when falling from the atmosphere?
What forms can precipitation take when falling from the atmosphere?
Rain, sleet, snow, or hail
What happens in low pressure zones?
What happens in low pressure zones?
Rising air cools, condenses, high rainfall
Why do high pressure zones remain dry?
Why do high pressure zones remain dry?
Sinking air warms & holds more moisture
What causes frontal rainfall?
What causes frontal rainfall?
Warm air rises over cool air where they meet
What is the dry area on the leeward side of a mountain called?
What is the dry area on the leeward side of a mountain called?
Rain shadow
How do cold ocean currents affect precipitation?
How do cold ocean currents affect precipitation?
Reduce it by cooling air & lowering moisture
How much rainfall did the Khasi Hills receive in July 1861?
How much rainfall did the Khasi Hills receive in July 1861?
9,300 mm
Which factors make the Atacama Desert so dry?
Which factors make the Atacama Desert so dry?
Rain shadow, cold current & high pressure
Why is Antarctica the driest cold desert?
Why is Antarctica the driest cold desert?
Air too cold to hold much water vapour
Why are subtropical regions around 30° north and south dry?
Why are subtropical regions around 30° north and south dry?
Descending air creates high-pressure belts