Anabatic and Katabatic Winds (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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On what scale do valley climates typically develop?
On what scale do valley climates typically develop?
Local scale
Which term describes air moving upward along valley slopes?
Which term describes air moving upward along valley slopes?
Anabatic
What happens to air above valley slopes during daytime heating?
What happens to air above valley slopes during daytime heating?
Becomes warmer and less dense
How do valley slopes lose heat at night to create katabatic winds?
How do valley slopes lose heat at night to create katabatic winds?
Through radiation cooling
What property causes air to flow downhill during katabatic wind formation?
What property causes air to flow downhill during katabatic wind formation?
Cold and dense
Where does the thermal belt form in a valley?
Where does the thermal belt form in a valley?
Partway up the valley slopes
Where do frost pockets develop in valleys?
Where do frost pockets develop in valleys?
At the valley floor
What type of crops are ideal for growing in the thermal belt?
What type of crops are ideal for growing in the thermal belt?
Temperature-sensitive crops like fruits
Which crops are best suited for frost-prone valley bottoms?
Which crops are best suited for frost-prone valley bottoms?
Cold-tolerant crops like potatoes
How do anabatic winds affect pollution compared to katabatic winds?
How do anabatic winds affect pollution compared to katabatic winds?
Remove pollution; trap pollution