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Recap Flashcards

1
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Weather

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The condition of the atmosphere in a particular area over a short period of time

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Climate

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The average weather conditions experienced in an area over a long period of time (+- 20years)

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Cyclogenesis

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Development of weather systems such as mid-latitude cyclones and tropical cyclones

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4
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Low pressure cell

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Circular
Ascending air
Clockwise circulation
Air Converges
Cyclone
Unstable weather
Isobars decrease towards centre

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5
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High pressure cell

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Oval
Descending air
Anti-clockwise circulation
Diverging air
Stable weather
Isobars increase towards centre

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6
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Summer pressure belts

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all pressure belts migrate southwards
TL over SA
SAHP closer to WP
SIHP further south

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7
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Winter pressure belts

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All pressure belts migrate northwards
KHP over SA
SAHP closer to NP
SIPH further north

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8
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Synoptic weather map

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Summary of the recorded weather condition at a specific time

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9
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Measure wind in?

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Knots

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