Extreme Winds (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What causes wind to occur?
What causes wind to occur?
Air moves from high to low pressure areas
What happens to wind strength when there is a large pressure difference between two areas?
What happens to wind strength when there is a large pressure difference between two areas?
Winds become stronger
What are katabatic winds?
What are katabatic winds?
Cold, dense air flowing downhill
Why are katabatic winds particularly powerful in Antarctica?
Why are katabatic winds particularly powerful in Antarctica?
Cold temps increase air density
Where are jet streams located?
Where are jet streams located?
High in the atmosphere
Where is Tornado Alley located?
Where is Tornado Alley located?
Central United States
What are tropical storms also called?
What are tropical storms also called?
Hurricanes or cyclones
Where was the highest wind speed ever recorded?
Where was the highest wind speed ever recorded?
Barrow Island, Australia
What wind speeds regularly occur at Mt Everest's summit?
What wind speeds regularly occur at Mt Everest's summit?
Over 200 km/h
Where do the UK's strongest winds typically occur?
Where do the UK's strongest winds typically occur?
Western mountain tops & exposed coasts