physical geography 3 exam

Air moves from areas of __________ to __________ pressure, creating wind.

high to low

Winds are named based on the direction they __________ from.

originate

What instrument shows wind direction by pointing in the direction the wind is coming from?

Wind vane

The __________ is a device used to measure air pressure, indicating weather changes.

Barometer

The force that causes air to move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure is called __________ force.

pressure gradient

The __________ force deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Coriolis

A _________ is a high-pressure system associated with clear, calm weather.

Anticyclone

A __________ is a low-pressure system that often brings clouds and precipitation.

Cyclone

The ITCZ, or __________, is where trade winds from both hemispheres meet, causing thunderstorms.

Intertropical Convergence Zone

Winds that shift direction with the seasons and bring heavy rains during the wet season are known as __________ winds.

Monsoon