Primary cause of wind, pressure gradient, Coriolis force, gradient wind (050.02.02.01)
Define the term ‘horizontal pressure gradient’ (050.02.02.01.01).
Explain how the pressure gradient force acts in relation to the pressure gradient (050.02.02.01.02).
Explain how the Coriolis force acts in relation to the wind (050.02.02.01.03).
Explain the development of the geostrophic wind (050.02.02.01.04).
Indicate how the geostrophic wind flows in relation to the isobars/isohypses in the northern and in the southern hemisphere (050.02.02.01.05).
Analyse the effect of changing latitude on the geostrophic wind speed (050.02.02.01.06).
Explain the gradient wind effect and indicate how the gradient wind differs from the geostrophic wind in cyclonic and anticyclonic circulation (050.02.02.01.07).