Global Winds (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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In which direction do winds blow due to the pressure gradient force?
In which direction do winds blow due to the pressure gradient force?
From high to low pressure
What does it indicate when isobars are close together on a weather map?
What does it indicate when isobars are close together on a weather map?
A steep pressure gradient
How does the Coriolis force deflect winds in the Northern Hemisphere?
How does the Coriolis force deflect winds in the Northern Hemisphere?
To the right
Between which latitudes does the Coriolis force NOT operate?
Between which latitudes does the Coriolis force NOT operate?
5°N and 5°S
What is the direction of geostrophic wind flow?
What is the direction of geostrophic wind flow?
Parallel to isobars
Which characteristic describes polar easterlies?
Which characteristic describes polar easterlies?
Cold and dry winds
What is the latitude range of the westerlies in both hemispheres?
What is the latitude range of the westerlies in both hemispheres?
30° to 60°
Why is the area between 40° and 50° south called 'The Roaring Forties'?
Why is the area between 40° and 50° south called 'The Roaring Forties'?
Powerful westerly winds
From which direction do tropical easterlies (trade winds) blow?
From which direction do tropical easterlies (trade winds) blow?
East to west
What characteristic do maritime (m) air masses have?
What characteristic do maritime (m) air masses have?
Moist due to forming over oceans