Ch.4 Flashcards
1
Q
Temperature controls
A
factors that cause temp to vary from place to place
2
Q
Temp controls
A
differential heating of land & water ocean currents altitude geographic position could cover and albedo
3
Q
Specific Heat
A
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp by 1 gram 1 degree celsius
4
Q
Water specific heat
A
is more than 3 times greater for water than land, thus is requires considerably more heat to raise it’s temp. Also means it stores heat and cools slower than land.
5
Q
Convection
A
Convection is the vertical movement of air
6
Q
Advection
A
Advection is the horizontal movement of air
7
Q
where is highest urban temp?
A
City core
8
Q
Lowest urban temp
A
City park
9
Q
Cloudy days vs cloudy nights
A
cooler days vs warmer nights
10
Q
Wind Chill Index
A
Calculate how the temperature feels on peoples skin taking into account wind. Only n estimate of human discomfort
