Aug 06, 2000 » Current WeatherQuestion
Question
Which of the following factors increase the likelihood that wind will be blocked by topography? (Choose all that apply.)
The correct answers are a) "greater stability" and b) "increased height of terrain."
A stable atmosphere resists vertical motions. As boundary layer stability increases, it becomes more likely that wind will be blocked by terrain. Increased terrain height and decreased wind speed also increase the chance that terrain will block the wind.
To learn more, see lesson on Flow Interaction with Topography in the Arctic
To learn more, see lesson on Flow Interaction with Topography in the Arctic