Global Winds / Planetary Winds (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Which wind system blows from west to east in temperate regions?
Which wind system blows from west to east in temperate regions?
Westerlies
In the southern hemisphere, which direction does the Coriolis force deflect moving air?
In the southern hemisphere, which direction does the Coriolis force deflect moving air?
To the left
In the northern hemisphere, which direction does the Coriolis force deflect moving air?
In the northern hemisphere, which direction does the Coriolis force deflect moving air?
To the right
How many circulation cells exist in each hemisphere in the tri-cellular arrangement?
How many circulation cells exist in each hemisphere in the tri-cellular arrangement?
Three
What drives the Hadley cells located nearest to the equator?
What drives the Hadley cells located nearest to the equator?
Intense solar heating
What is the main function of Ferrel cells?
What is the main function of Ferrel cells?
Transfer heat between tropics & poles
What drives the Polar cells at the highest latitudes?
What drives the Polar cells at the highest latitudes?
Cold dense air sinking
At which latitude is the subtropical high pressure belt found?
At which latitude is the subtropical high pressure belt found?
Around 30° latitude
What occurs at the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
What occurs at the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
Trade winds from both hemispheres meet
From which pressure belt do trade winds blow towards the equator?
From which pressure belt do trade winds blow towards the equator?
Subtropical high pressure