Multiple Choice Questions

Consider the following statements with respect to Heat Dome It occurs when an area of low pressure t...........

Geography and Environment (RAS) World climates

Consider the following statements with respect to Heat Dome

It occurs when an area of low pressure traps cold air over a region.
The longer the air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions.
Heat domes are responsible for the recent winter heat wave events in Europe.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Only statements 2&3 are correct.
Heat Domes

Several parts of Europe witnessed an unprecedented winter heat wave.
According to the report, at least seven countries recorded their hottest January weather ever.
These included Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia.
A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time.
The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day.
Scientists suggest that any region of high pressure, whether a heat dome or not, forces air to sink and once it reaches the ground, it gets compressed and becomes even warmer.
Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area.
Although heat domes are likely to have always existed, researchers say that climate change may be making them more intense and longer.