Relief Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to rising air
A
It cools down
2
Q
Does ribe the type of air that descends from the other side of a moun
A
The air is very hot
3
Q
What is the air that descends off a mountain called
A
Berger winds
4
Q
What does the air that descends from a mountain do to the temperature in winter
A
It will increase the temperature
5
Q
Why are north facing slopes warmer
A
Because the face the sun
6
Q
Explain how relief rain occurs
A
Hot, moist air from the sea is forced upwards by a mountain, clouds form and relief rain occurs
7
Q
What do south facing slopes have more of
A
They have more shade
8
Q
What is the other side of the mountain, where it is dy called?
A
Rain shadow wide
9
Q
What type of air ascends the mountain
A
Warm most air
10
Q
What type of air descends the mountain
A
Dry air
