Cyclone 30
Anticyclone
90 W
2.3.
Refer to figure 2.3 and answer the questions:
2.3.1. The features labeled A and B represent a high pressure and a low pressure cell. Compare the air
movement in these two features in table form.
(2 X 4)(8)
2.3.2. There are 3 forces at work between the high pressure and the low pressure cells. These forces are
indicated by the arrows C, D and E. Identify these three forces.
(3 x 2)(6)
(3 x 2)(6)
2.3.3. Describe how forces C, D and E will influence the wind respectively.
(1x 2) (2)
23.4. In which hemisphere are the pressure cells?
2.3.5. Motivate you answer in question 2.3.4 with climatic evidence.
(2 x 2) (4)
2.3.6. The high pressure cell forms part of a global pressure belt.
Identify the pressure belt that the high pressure forms part of.
(1 x 2)(2)
2.3.7. The low pressure cell is moving eastwards. Identify the global wind belt which pushes the low
pressure eastwards.
(1x2)(2​