Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Name two types of variable winds? Why are they so called?
Advertisements
Solution
Variable winds change their direction and force from place to place due to changing the pressure system. These blow for a short time or for a few days. These are cyclones and anticyclones. These are the circular winds with low pressure and high pressure in the center respectively.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Why are cyclones frequent in summer in the tropical region?
How are cyclones named differently in different parts of the world?
Distinguish between the following:
Cyclones and Anticyclones.
Explain the weather conditions associated with tropical temperate cyclone.
Describe the world distribution of pressure.
______ is called the eye of the storm/cyclone.
Cyclones cause huge loss of life and property.
Cloudy days are warmer than cloudless days.
How are cyclones classified?
What are variable winds?
