The Subtropical High Pressure Belt (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Subtropical high pressure belt
Subtropical high pressure belt
Zone of high pressure around SA, influences climate
Three high pressure cells affecting SA
Three high pressure cells affecting SA
SAHP, SIHP, and Kalahari High Pressure
SAHP location
SAHP location
South Atlantic Ocean, west of SA
SIHP location
SIHP location
South Indian Ocean, east of SA
Kalahari High Pressure location
Kalahari High Pressure location
Interior of southern Africa
High pressure system with greatest impact on SA
High pressure system with greatest impact on SA
Kalahari High Pressure (KHP)
High pressure system air behaviour
High pressure system air behaviour
Descending, compresses, warms, stable, dry conditions
KHP winter effect
KHP winter effect
Clear skies and warm temperatures
KHP rainfall pattern on interior plateau
KHP rainfall pattern on interior plateau
Summer rainfall pattern
Seasonal variation of high pressure systems
Seasonal variation of high pressure systems
Position, intensity, and influence change seasonally