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Question 12 Marks
Read the following information carefully and draw a diagram for the mountain breeze accordingly.
Characteristics of the Mountain breeze:
  • Mountains cool down quickly at night.
  • The valley zone is comparatively warmer.
  • Air pressure is greater on the mountains.
  • Winds blow from the mountain towards the valley.
  • The hot and light air from the valley is pushed upwards and the cool air rushes down into the valley.
  • Mountain winds set in after sunset.
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Question 22 Marks
Observe the pictures given below and describe the valley breeze considering the elevation of land, the heating and cooling properties of land and water, the air pressure, etc.
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Characteristics of Valley Breeze:
  • Valleys are cooler compared to mountain tops during the day.
  • Mountains are comparatively warmer.
  • Air pressure is greater in the valley.
  • Winds blow from valley to the mountain tops.
  • Hot and light air from the mountains descend downwards and cool air from valleys ascend upwards.
  • Valley breeze are set after the sun rises.
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