Mid-Latitude Cyclones (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Mid-latitude cyclones definition
Mid-latitude cyclones definition
Large-scale weather systems in middle latitudes
Most important part of mid-latitude cyclone for SA
Most important part of mid-latitude cyclone for SA
Cold front
Cold front definition
Cold front definition
Boundary where cold, dense air pushes under warmer air
Direction mid-latitude cyclones move across SA
Direction mid-latitude cyclones move across SA
West to east
Pressure before cold front arrives
Pressure before cold front arrives
Very low levels
Cloud type before cold front
Cloud type before cold front
Cumulonimbus (storm clouds)
Temperature after cold front passes
Temperature after cold front passes
Drops noticeably
Pressure after cold front passes
Pressure after cold front passes
Rises sharply
Cloud type after cold front
Cloud type after cold front
Cumulus (small, white, fluffy clouds)
Cold front appearance on satellite images
Cold front appearance on satellite images
Defined, linear band of clouds