Local Weather Systems (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What are microclimates?
What are microclimates?
Small-scale climate variations in areas
Which three main types of local weather phenomena are created by wind circulation?
Which three main types of local weather phenomena are created by wind circulation?
Sea/land breezes, valley/mountain winds, thunderstorms
When does a sea breeze form?
When does a sea breeze form?
Daytime when sun heats land faster
What type of pressure zone forms over land during a sea breeze?
What type of pressure zone forms over land during a sea breeze?
Low-pressure zone
Why does water heat up and cool down more slowly than land?
Why does water heat up and cool down more slowly than land?
Water has higher specific heat capacity
How do sea breezes affect coastal weather?
How do sea breezes affect coastal weather?
Moderate temperatures & bring moisture
What pressure area forms over land during a land breeze at night?
What pressure area forms over land during a land breeze at night?
High-pressure area
When do valley winds typically develop?
When do valley winds typically develop?
Daytime when slopes heat rapidly
What happens during mountain winds at night?
What happens during mountain winds at night?
Cool air flows downward into valleys
How do valley winds affect air quality during the day?
How do valley winds affect air quality during the day?
Disperse pollutants & bring fresh air
What dominates during the developing stage of a thunderstorm?
What dominates during the developing stage of a thunderstorm?
Updrafts dominate
What type of cloud develops during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
What type of cloud develops during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
Cumulonimbus cloud
What characterises the dissolving stage of a thunderstorm?
What characterises the dissolving stage of a thunderstorm?
Downdrafts dominate & cut off updrafts