GL 107 Earth Systems Science

K. Hannula

Discussion questions for 11/30/07

1.  What direction does wind blow around high pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere?  Which direction does it blow around low pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere?

2.  Which is associated with rainy weather, high or low pressure systems?

3.  What causes monsoons?  Why do monsoon-type conditions (the "Arizona monsoon") develop over the southwestern US in late summer?