The Mid-Latitudes: Large-Scale Weather Systems (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What latitude range defines the mid-latitude zone?
What latitude range defines the mid-latitude zone?
Between 30° and 60° latitude
What is another name for mid-latitude depressions?
What is another name for mid-latitude depressions?
Extratropical cyclones
Where do mid-latitude depressions form?
Where do mid-latitude depressions form?
Along the polar front
What type of precipitation does a cold front typically produce?
What type of precipitation does a cold front typically produce?
Intense but shorter-duration
What is the second stage in a depression's life cycle?
What is the second stage in a depression's life cycle?
Maturation
In which direction do mid-latitude depressions and anticyclones generally move?
In which direction do mid-latitude depressions and anticyclones generally move?
West to east
What primarily drives the west to east movement of mid-latitude weather systems?
What primarily drives the west to east movement of mid-latitude weather systems?
Prevailing westerly winds
In which direction does air circulate in anticyclones in the Northern Hemisphere?
In which direction does air circulate in anticyclones in the Northern Hemisphere?
Clockwise
How do mid-latitude anticyclones form?
How do mid-latitude anticyclones form?
Air descends from upper atmosphere
What weather conditions do anticyclones typically bring to Ireland in winter?
What weather conditions do anticyclones typically bring to Ireland in winter?
Cold, frosty conditions with clear skies
How much rainfall did Storm Babet deliver to parts of Ireland in 36 hours?
How much rainfall did Storm Babet deliver to parts of Ireland in 36 hours?
Over 90 millimetres
What temperature did Ireland reach during the September 2023 omega system heatwave?
What temperature did Ireland reach during the September 2023 omega system heatwave?
28 degrees Celsius
Which anticyclone frequently extends its influence towards Ireland during summer?
Which anticyclone frequently extends its influence towards Ireland during summer?
Azores High