What is the main feature of low pressure?
Warm, moist air rising
Cool, dry air sinking
The mixing of warm moist air and cool dry air
Where can the Hadley cell be found?
At the poles
In the mid latitudes
Between the equator and the tropics
What are the climatic conditions at the equator?
Warm, moist air rises to form cumulonimbus rain clouds
Warm air sinks, creating dry conditions
Cool air sinks, causing a cooling effect
What is the Polar high?
Cold air sinking at the poles
Warm air from the equator moving to the poles
Warm and cold air mixing, causing a depression
Which cell influences the climate of the UK?
The Polar cell
The Hadley cell
The Ferrel cell
What type of climate does the UK have?
A tropical climate
A temperate climate
A polar climate
The north-east of the UK is characterised by what type of climate?
Cold winters, cool summers
Mild winters, warm summers
Cold winters, warm summers
What is the main cause of the wetter conditions in the north-west of the UK?
The North Atlantic drift
It is in a rain shadow
El Niño
Which region of the UK is characterised by cold winters and warm summers?
The north-west
The south-east
The south-west
What type of weather does tropical maritime air bring to the UK?
Hot, dry conditions
Mild and wet conditions
Cold, wet conditions