Global Circulation as a Response to Unequal Heating (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is the main reason global air circulation exists?
What is the main reason global air circulation exists?
Earth is heated unevenly
In the unicellular model, how many circulation cells does each hemisphere have?
In the unicellular model, how many circulation cells does each hemisphere have?
One cell
Why does warm air rise at the equator?
Why does warm air rise at the equator?
It is less dense than cold air
What happens to ascending air as it rises?
What happens to ascending air as it rises?
It cools as it goes higher
What weather conditions typically result from subsiding air?
What weather conditions typically result from subsiding air?
Clear, dry conditions
What does convergence mean in air circulation?
What does convergence mean in air circulation?
Air moves towards the same location
What happens when air converges at the surface?
What happens when air converges at the surface?
It has nowhere to go but up
Where does surface divergence come from?
Where does surface divergence come from?
Subsiding air from above
Why does rising air create wet conditions?
Why does rising air create wet conditions?
Cool air cannot hold as much moisture
Which simple pattern helps explain weather from air circulation?
Which simple pattern helps explain weather from air circulation?
Rising air = rainy, sinking = sunny