1.1 Atmosphere as a Global System Flashcards
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Explain why low latitude locations receive more heat than places close to the poles
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2
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How is a high pressure area different to a low pressure area? How does the weather differ?
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3
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What are atmospheric circulation cells called?
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4
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Where is heat moved from and to? (think poles and equator)
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5
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How do atmospheric circulation cells move heat around the world?
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6
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How do ocean currents move heat from the equator to the poles? How does the Gulf Stream work?
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7
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Explain how atmospheric circulation causes high pressure areas (dry) places like Tindouf
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8
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Explain how atmospheric circulation causes low pressures areas (wet) places like Singapore
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