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SubjectsGeographyPhysical GeographyChapter 2 — Climatology2.5 Cyclones & Anticyclones

Topic 2.5 · Geography · Climatology

Cyclones & Anticyclones

Cyclones & Anticyclones is studied as part of "Climatology" (Physical Geography) in Geography. Climatology explains the atmosphere, temperature, pressure systems, winds and precipitation — the processes behind global climatic regions and the monsoon.

In the examination context, cyclones & anticyclones carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Atmosphere layers
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
Coriolis force
Deflects winds to the right in the northern hemisphere
Orographic rain
Rainfall on windward slopes of mountains
Tropical cyclone
Formed over warm tropical oceans

Key Points

  • Atmosphere layers — Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
  • Coriolis force — Deflects winds to the right in the northern hemisphere
  • Orographic rain — Rainfall on windward slopes of mountains
  • Tropical cyclone — Formed over warm tropical oceans

Important Names

H. FlohnFerrelHadleyRossby

Important Dates

1644Mercury barometer invented by Torricelli
20th centuryModern atmospheric research established
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Remember the standard pressure belts and wind systems; troposphere is where all weather occurs. Cyclone categories — depression, storm, severe storm.

Related topics

2.1 Atmosphere & Its Layers2.2 Insolation & Temperature2.3 Pressure Belts & Winds2.4 Humidity & Precipitation2.6 Climatic Regions of the World
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