Subsidence and Convergence (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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At which latitudes does subsidence typically occur?
At which latitudes does subsidence typically occur?
Around 30°N and 30°S
What happens to air as it subsides towards Earth's surface?
What happens to air as it subsides towards Earth's surface?
It warms and becomes compressed
Where is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located?
Where is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located?
Near the equator
What happens when air rises through convergence at the ITCZ?
What happens when air rises through convergence at the ITCZ?
It cools and water vapour condenses
Which type of clouds form at the ITCZ due to convergence?
Which type of clouds form at the ITCZ due to convergence?
Cumulonimbus clouds
In June, which direction does the ITCZ shift?
In June, which direction does the ITCZ shift?
Northward
When does southern Africa experience its main wet season?
When does southern Africa experience its main wet season?
October to March
How many rainy seasons do equatorial African regions experience annually?
How many rainy seasons do equatorial African regions experience annually?
Two rainy seasons
When is the Sahel's wet season?
When is the Sahel's wet season?
Roughly May to October
What type of weather conditions are high-pressure areas associated with?
What type of weather conditions are high-pressure areas associated with?
Stable, dry conditions