6 Questions
In which latitudes do mid-latitude cyclones develop?
Mid-latitude cyclones develop between 30°-60° north and south of the equator.
What is the general direction of movement for mid-latitude cyclones in the northern and southern hemispheres?
Mid-latitude cyclones move from west to east in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Which regions are typically affected by mid-latitude cyclones?
Mid-latitude cyclones mainly affect regions between 30°-60° north and south of the equator.
What are mid-latitude cyclones sometimes referred to as?
Mid-latitude cyclones are sometimes called depressions.
Where do mid-latitude cyclones form in South Africa?
Mid-latitude cyclones develop between 30° S and 60° S, at the polar front.
What is the southernmost point in South Africa where cold fronts cross?
The cold fronts cross the southern tip of South Africa.
Study Notes
Mid-Latitude Cyclones: Formation and Distribution
- Mid-latitude cyclones develop in the middle latitudes from 30°-60° north and 30°-60° south of the equator along the polar front.
World Distribution of Mid-Latitude Cyclones
- Mid-latitude cyclones occur mainly over the oceans and coastal areas, not large areas of land.
- They move from west to east in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
- Areas affected include regions between 30°-60° north and south of the equator.
Mid-Latitude Cyclones in South Africa
- In South Africa, mid-latitude cyclones develop between 30° S and 60° S, at the polar front.
- The southern tip of South Africa is 37° S, so cold fronts only cross the southern part of the country.
- The cold front Cape is an example of a mid-latitude cyclone that affects South Africa.
Test your knowledge about mid-latitude cyclones distribution worldwide. This quiz covers the regions where mid-latitude cyclones develop and the directions in which they travel, focusing on areas between 30°-60° north and south of the equator.
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