Global Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of global circulation
A
.Transfer heat though wind
.Create areas or high/low air pressure
.Causes ares to have high/low rainfall
2
Q
What’s type of air pressure occurs when warm air rises?
A
Low air pressure
3
Q
Name the 3 atmospheric cells
A
Polar ,Ferrell,Hadley
4
Q
When warm air rises what happens (weather)
A
The warm air condensates with leads to precipitation
5
Q
When cool air sinks what what is the weather in the atmosphere
A
It results in clear skies and arid weather conditions
6
Q
What is the role of ocean currents?
A
To transfer of water and heat from a warmer region to a colder one
7
Q
Why does cold water sink
A
.high salinity /salt in cold water makes the water denser and therefore sink
8
Q
Where is the Hadley cell located
A
0°-30° north/south of the equator
