1.1 - Hazardous Earth Flashcards
Cool Air
-Falls; high pressure.
-No clouds.
When the cool, dry air falls at 30°C of latitude north and south, it creates high pressure. High pressure conditions have clear creates skies with little precipitation. These are often arid.
Warm Air
-Rises at the equator.
-Low pressure.
-Condensation.
When warm air rises it creates low pressure. Rising air becoming cooler and under low pressure cannot hold as much moisture and that’s why precipation is high at the equator.
Where on earth gets the most solar radiation (heat/energy rom the sun)?
The equator.
What’s latitude?
The distance away from the equator.
What’s the latitude of the equator?
0°.
What’s low pressure?
Rising air which then cools; condense, forms clouds ad leads to rain.
What’s high pressure?
Sinking air, evapouring moisture and leave cloudless skies and no rain.
Where on earth gets the least solar radiation?
The poles.
What happens to the air when it is heated?
It rises cool, condense and form clouds low pressure.
Where’s the ecosystem highest pressure
Desert & Polar deserts.
where is the heat transferred from and to?
From the equator to the pole.
What does the ocean currents influence?
The climate.
The other name for ocean conveyor belt?
Thermohaline circulation.
How long is the Gulf Stream?
10,000KM
Why is the Gulf Stream called a heat pump?
Because we would need 1,000 nuclear usines.
