World Pressure Patterns (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What creates atmospheric pressure at Earth's surface?
What creates atmospheric pressure at Earth's surface?
The weight of air pressing down
How does atmospheric pressure change as altitude increases?
How does atmospheric pressure change as altitude increases?
Pressure decreases with higher altitude
What type of pressure does warm air create at the surface?
What type of pressure does warm air create at the surface?
Lower pressure
What happens to cold air that affects surface pressure?
What happens to cold air that affects surface pressure?
It contracts and becomes more dense
What type of surface pressure is created where air rises?
What type of surface pressure is created where air rises?
Low pressure
What type of surface pressure forms where air sinks?
What type of surface pressure forms where air sinks?
High pressure
What causes the equatorial low pressure belt?
What causes the equatorial low pressure belt?
Intense heating makes air rise strongly
At what latitude are the subtropical high pressure belts located?
At what latitude are the subtropical high pressure belts located?
Around 30°N and 30°S
What creates high pressure at the polar regions?
What creates high pressure at the polar regions?
Very cold temps make air dense and sink
Where are the mid-latitude low pressure belts found?
Where are the mid-latitude low pressure belts found?
Around 60°N and 60°S