Question

During the spring equinox, the northern hemisphere has just completed winter, and the southern hemisphere has just completed summer. (circle one)
a) During the spring equinox, the northern/southern hemisphere should have the largest temperature gradient (i.e the largest difference in tempreature between the eqautor and the pole)

b) Therefore, the surface pressure at the North pole during the spring equinox should be higher/lower than that of the south pole.

c) Recall that winds result from pressure gradients: larger difference in pressure between two locations will generate stronger winds. Therefore, during the spring equinox the westerlies in the Nothern hemisphere should be stronger/weaker than in the southern hemisphere.

Answer 1

Answer: a) During the spring equinox, the northern/southern hemisphere should have the largest temperature gradient (i.e the largest difference in tempreature between the eqautor and the pole)