Weather Hazards Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
global atmospheric circulation
A
worldwide system of winds transporting heat from tropical to polar latitudes. in each hemisphere air circulates through entire depth of the troposphere which is up to 15km.
2
Q
tropical storm
A
an area of low pressure with winds moving in a spiral around the calm central point called the eye. winds are powerful and rain is heavy.
