1. Use the following terms to fill in the blanks for the following questions. Yo

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1.         Use the following terms to fill in the blanks for the following questions. You may use a term more than once. (12 pts)

low                   high                 outward           clockwise        counter-clockwise                  

rise                  subsides          converge                     pressure gradient

a.         In cyclones, ________ air pressure occurs in the center of the cell creating a ____ force that creates surface winds. The warm air within the cyclone is buoyant and will readily ____ as the surface winds _____ in the center of the cell. Within the cyclone, surface winds will rotate _____in the northern hemisphere and _____in the southern hemisphere.

b.         In anticyclones, ______ air pressure occurs as cooler air _____ in the center of the cell. Within the anticyclone, surface winds move ______ along the _____ force, rotating _____ in the northern hemisphere and _____ in the southern hemisphere.

Explanation / Answer

a) Low, converge, rise, subsides,counter-clockwise, clockwise ,

b)high, subsides, outward, pressure gradient, clockwise ,counter-clockwise

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