Progress Test 13 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of Climatology?
A
Climatology is the generalisation of weather patterns normally seen according to season or continent.
2
Q
The Tropical Maritime is warm and wet, the normal Climate with air mass arriving with South Westerly winds. Is this generally stable or unstable over the UK?
A
Stable.
3
Q
What are the Characteristics of the Tropical maritime during the winter?
A
-dull weather, low cloud and poor visibility.
-Possible Advection fog
4
Q
What are the Characteristics of the Tropical maritime during the Summer?
A
-Surface heating causes cloud to dissipate so visibility improves but possible radiation fog.
